A new poll released today 463 Communications and Zogby International contains some surprising stats on the value and regulation of the internet in the eyes of the American public:
- The poll found that 24% of Americans said the Internet could serve as a replacement for a significant other ????
- More than half of Americans believe that Internet content such as video should be controlled in some way by the government. Twenty-nine percent said it should be regulated just like television content while 24% said government should institute an online rating system similar to the one used by the movie industry. In contrast, only 36% said the blocking of Internet video would be unconstitutional. Ron Paul and his host of liberation followers are probably turning cold at the thought of more regulation by the government.
- But naturally, only 33% of 18 to 24 year-olds supported government stepping in on content, while 72% of those over 70 years of age support government regulation and ratings.
- More than one in four Americans has a social networking profile such as MySpace or Facebook.
- Nearly one in five Americans said they would put a chip in a child under the age of thirteen in order to be to track them if they are lost, abducted or you know, screwing their boyfriend at the mall. So, very Blade Runner.
- Most Americans don’t think the Internet has had an effect on their spirituality. Ten percent said it made them closer to God, while 6% percent said it made them more distant. Those who call themselves “Born Again” were the most likely to feel it affected them spiritually. Twenty percent of Born Agains said it made them closer while 11% said it made them more distant from God.
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