Friday, December 23, 2011

SOPA isn't just a question of principle - it matters

Congress is considering censoring the internet.  And already the government has shut down websites without a fair trial. A company decides it doesn't like a website, and tells the government to kill it.  And the government does.  Without a judge, without even being given the chance to tell your side of the story.

It's bullshit. And could get much, much worse if the bill becomes law.  The only silver lining is it might fall in the courts because it silences free speech.  But it would be better if Congress realized they shouldn't break the internet.

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