Should the President have the power to shut down the Internet?

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Well the Internet is the last frontier that isn't controlled as of right now. All other media / entertainment is bought and paid for by people who are trying to push an agenda one way or another. According to Obama, he wants the power to shut the internet down in times of crisis or attack. Why? Well when there is a problem or attack of any kind would he want some truth told on the internet, or his propaganda pushed through your tv? The Internet has been a big headache for the people running the show for a long time. I have never seen tyranny pushed as hard and as in your face as this before.