US president Barack Obama has issued an executive order, enabling the government to take over all private communications in the country under the pretext of ensuring national security.

Released on Friday, the controversial executive order entitled “Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness Communications Functions” allows federal agencies to take control of wired and wireless communications during situations they consider critical in order to reach anyone in the country. 
He reasoned that by controlling private communications the executive branch would be able to “ensure national security, effectively manage emergencies and improve national resilience.” 

JULY, 2012