According to a recent BBC study, nearly 4 out of 5 people across 26 countries think that Internet access is a fundamental right. Progressive countries like Finland have made rulings supporting this as a human right already.
Chris Barton talking about the hyperbole in the media (particularly from the Murdoch camp) decrying the evils of Google, and internet-based media "vampires". He discusses the measures that the media moguls favour, including ACTA. Links to this site. As a counter point, Barton mentions the Kiwiright video (Creative Freedom Foundation), and quotes Juha Saarinen and Jonathon Penney.