A government shut-down of the Internet?

Despite questionable relevance to foreign policy as we define it, this interesting article from MSNBC raises a conundrum that I'm sure all political-minded constituents of Great Decisions would enjoy -- the possible government shut-down of the Internet in the face of an unprecedented security emergency. At first glance, such a transgression would slap the face of freedom, liberty, and everything we hold dear. But with the risk of cyber attack increasing in probability and severity every day, a national security takeover of vulnerable websites seems more rational than before.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33038143/ns/technology_and_science-security

And yes, I have nothing better to do at 4 am.