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January 18's just the beginning. On January 23, a day of action's planned when the Senate reconvenes. Despite growing opposition, supporters want quick action to pass PROTECT IP, SOPA's companion bill.
The Battle to Save Internet Freedom
On January 16, the Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF) headlined, "How PIPA and SOPA Violate White House Principles Supporting Free Speech and Innovation," saying:
Despite alleged White House opposition, "the fight is still far from over." Senate debate begins next week. Expect House action to follow soon. In fact, chief SOPA sponsor, Rep. Lamar Smith (R. TX), said markup will proceed in February.
Internet freedom's on the line. So aren't First Amendment rights without which all others are at risk. EFF explained worrisome provisions, including:
(1) Alleged copyright infringement lets government suppress information it wants censored.
(2) ISPs, search engines, and other information tools will be forced to comply.
(3) Web sites will have to "block anything from a user post about browser add-ons like DeSopa, to a simple list of IP addresses of already-blocked sites."
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