Besides the occasional romantic letter from a budding youth trying to impress a girl, the days of snail mail are over. Technology is changing the way that we communicate and connect with those around us. The advancement of online social networking sites such as facebook and myspace has made reconnecting with old friends easy as a click of the button. In this ever changing day and age the most valued thing to a consumer is ease of access and instant connection. Gone are the days of girls romantically waiting at the mail box for his correspondence. Most people see this as a advantage being able to see their loved one who is serving over seas via video chat or instantly through other sources like blogs, twitter, and facebook.
But at what cost comes all these innovations in communication? The dangers of leaking information has caused quite the controversy within the United States Defense Department. However amongst all the controversy involved with the use of twitter Gen. Craig McKinley
These tools are too important to lock away. Some of the brightest minds in the country are focused on securing our networks and lowering this risk. I am confident they have the skills to both empower users and protect critical systems and data.The National Guard is committed to making these powerful Internet capabilities work.
I agree completely with Gen. McKinley’s assesment of the advancements in technology. The United States must utilize all these emerging technologies to help secure the future of the United States.
