Internet breeds complacency. It is the new opium of the masses
Instead of being a catalyst of change that will push young people onto the streets, Internet plays the role of a diversion. It acts as a new opium of the masses. Governments are quite happy with people downloading pornography, as long as it keeps them off the streets.
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