What could possibly go wrong?

The United Nations is considering whether to set up an inter-governmental working group to harmonise global efforts by policy makers to regulate the internet.

Establishment of such a group has the backing of several countries, spearheaded by Brazil.

At a meeting in New York on Wednesday, representatives from Brazil called for an international body made up of Government representatives that would to attempt to create global standards for policing the internet – specifically in reaction to challenges such as WikiLeaks.

The Brazilian delegate stressed, however, that this should not be seen as a call for an “takeover” of the internet.

No, of course not. You totally shouldn’t view a global body controlling the internet as a “takeover” of the web. Keep walking, nothing to see here. Because really, who couldn’t trust these countries with the power of censorship:

India, South Africa, China and Saudi Arabia appeared to favour a new possible over-arching inter-government body.

Oh, come now. What underlying motive could such trustworthy nations as China and Saudi Arabia have? I mean, it’s not like they have a history of censoring free speech…oh. Wait.