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Unauthorized use could result in prison sentences and heavy fines,\u201d writes Kieron Monks, who misses the mark entirely: The bill\u2019s chances of passing are nil, and even if it were to go through, the ease with which Egyptians find ways to poke holes in any system\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CNN apparently just caught wind of a ridiculous bill being drafted to restrict access to social media including Twitter and Facebook by requiring registration with the government. \u201cSuccessful applicants would receive a login linked to their national ID. 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