SOPA

[W1nds0rF0x]

Vitter supports it.

http://projects.propublica.org/sopa/V000127

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

So does Landrieu


http://projects.propublica.org/sopa/L000550

 

[JNieman]

Already called both their offices to let them know what assholes they are.

 

[SVT]

figures...they both supported the NDAA bill that allows for the indefinite detention and torture of american citizens!

 

[Tulse Luper]

I support stopping online piracy. I do not support this bill.

And Chirs Dodd is a goose-stepping Nazi.

 

[Tulse Luper]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2012 WASHINGTON — The following is a statement by Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. (MPAA) on the so- called “Blackout Day” protesting anti -piracy legislation: “Only days after the White House and chief sponsors of the legislation responded to the majorconcern expressed by opponents and then called for all parties to work cooperatively together, sometechnology business interests are resorting to stunts that punish their users or turn them into theircorporate pawns, rather than coming to the table to find solutions to a problem that all now seem toagree is very real and damaging.It is an irresponsible response and a disservice to people who rely on them for information and usetheir services. It is also an abuse of power given the freedoms these companies enjoy in themarketplace today. It’s a dangerous and troubling development when the platforms that serve as gateways to information intentionally skew the facts to incite their users in order to further theircorporate interests. A so-called “blackout” is yet another gimmick, albeit a dangerous one, designed to punish electedand administration officials who are working diligently to protect American jobs from foreigncriminals. It is our hope that the White House and the Congress will call on those who intend to stage this “blackout” to stop the hyperbole and PR stunts and engage in meaningful efforts tocombat piracy.”

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[sraacke]

They aren't gimmics of PR stunts. They are valid ways to call attention to a very serious threat to our online freedoms. SOPA is bad law and needs to be stopped.

 

[Trachito]

Dodd is trying to turn it around so he doesn't look vilified.

 

[ejt1469]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Learn_more

SOPA and PIPA - from Wikipedia

 

[Gus McCrae]

I've written everyone but vitter asking them to oppose it. Unfortunately, Vitter's website is down and his contact stuff with it.

 

[ejt1469]

I've written everyone but vitter asking them to oppose it. Unfortunately, Vitter's website is down and his contact stuff with it.

Same here! But I'll keep trying.

 

[Slim]

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[drumz2129]

Same here! But I'll keep trying.

Keep trying, I got through to Boustany, Vitter, and Landreau this morning.

 

[ejt1469]

http://lincolnparishnewsonline.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/la-congressman-supports-internet-censorship/

So does Scalise.

"One of the most conservative Republican Congressman in the current House of Representatives – Steve Scalise from Louisiana’s House District 1 – is a co-sponsor of a bill that some say would allow the federal government to censor the internet."

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

http://www.wbrz.com/news/two-la-lawmakers-remove-support-from-anti-piracy-bills/

 

[drumz2129]

I received my response from Senator David Vitter today.

Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,



Thank you for contacting me in opposition to the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (PROTECT IP). I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue, and I agree with you.



As you may know, this bill is still being negotiated and amended in the United States Senate. You will be pleased to know that I recently withdrew my endorsement of the Protect IP Act. While I have been pushing hard for changes regarding internet freedom and national security, I feel that these concerns have not been fully addressed in this bill. I believe that pushing the bill forward in its current form will only jeopardize the delicate balance of public and private interests that our copyright and patent laws were intended to protect. Rest assured I will keep your thoughts in mind as the Senate considers this legislation.



Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this important issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about other issues important to you.

 

[Bearco]

http://lincolnparishnewsonline.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/la-congressman-supports-internet-censorship/

So does Scalise.

"One of the most conservative Republican Congressman in the current House of Representatives &ndash; Steve Scalise from Louisiana&rsquo;s House District 1 &ndash; is a co-sponsor of a bill that some say would allow the federal government to censor the internet."

if im not mistaken, he also withdrew his support for it.

 

[drumz2129]

 

[Gus McCrae]