Would malevolent minded Governments target internet users with dissenting views...?

[Bennite]

I find the idea horrendous. The Internet is an unparalleled haven of free expression precisely because of widespread anonymity. Besides, the Internet would be an extremely boring place without trolls. The powers that be want to censor the Internet because it is a threat to them. Pay no attention to their faux-concern for the vulnerable online. Until a government comes along and bans bullying in the workplace, they have no authority to pedal this issue. (they don't, because so many people in politics and the media are bullies anyway)

On the contrary to what Schmidt says, what he suggests sets 'dangerous precedent'. The real bullies are people like him who think our words and thoughts should be policed.