EFF Advocates Leaving Wireless Routers Open

SD-Arcadia writes "We will need a political and technological 'Open Wireless Movement' to reverse the degradation of this indispensable component of the Internet's infrastructure. Part of the task will simply be reminding people that opening their WiFi is the socially responsible thing to do, and explaining that individuals who choose to do so can enjoy the same legal protections against liability as any other Internet access provider."

One Fine Day In Sacramento

[ackthpt]

"Notice all the vehicles outside, parked up and down the street?"

"Yeah, bunch of leeches."

"How can you say that? They're taking advantage of a basic freedom, exercising their rights, lest the government usurp them!"

"Have you looked at the plates on the cars and vans?"

"Uh, no. What's special about them?"

"Exempt. Almost all of them. They're using your connection due to cutbacks - they are the government."