I completely forgot about the net boycott yesterday. I'm adding my small piece at day late, as usual. There has been at least a bit of success. Senator Roy Bount (R-MO) dropped his sponsorship in a news release yesterday.
KANSAS CITY, MO. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today regarding the Protect IP Act:
“American innovation is a cornerstone to our nation’s economic growth,
and job creators have lost $135 billion in revenue annually as a result
of rogue internet sites.
“While I believed the bill still
needed much work, I cosponsored the Senate version of the Protect IP Act
because I support the original intent of this bill – to protect against
the piracy of lawful content.
“Upon passage of this bill
through committee, Senate Judiciary Republicans strongly stated that
there were substantive issues in this legislation that had to be
addressed before it moved forward. I agree with that sentiment. But
unfortunately, Senate Leader Harry Reid is pushing forward with
legislation that is deeply flawed and still needs much work.
“That is why I’m withdrawing my co-sponsorship for the Protect IP Act.
“The right to free speech is one of the most basic foundations that
makes our nation great, and I strongly oppose sanctioning Americans’
right to free speech in any medium – including over the internet.
“I continue to believe that we can come to a solution that will cut off
the revenue sources for foreign websites dedicated to counterfeiting
and piracy that steal American jobs, hurt the economy, and harm
consumers. But the Protect IP Act is flawed as it stands today, and I
cannot support it moving forward.”
Success, one step at a time.
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Yep, one 'small' step... sigh
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