Little wonder futurists have said that the Internet would become the paradise of politicians and e-mail the most politically potent technology ever invented. They have the power to swing public opinion, and even overthrow a government.

• 难怪有人预测，网络将成政治家的乐土，电子邮件将成为所发明的最强大的政治工具，轻可左右舆论，重可倾覆一国。