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ProSense

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Sun Jan 15, 2012, 10:30 AM Jan 2012

Putting SOPA on a shelf

Putting SOPA on a shelf

By Steve Benen

Misguided efforts to combat online privacy have been threatening to stifle innovation, suppress free speech, and even, in some cases, undermine national security. As of yesterday, though, there’s a lot less to worry about.

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Until now, the Obama administration had not taken a position on the issue. The response was published yesterday as part of the online “We The People” petition initiative launched by the White House last year.

Though the administration did issue a formal veto threat, the White House’s opposition signaled the end of these bills, at least in their current form.

A few hours later, Congress shelved SOPA, putting off action on the bill indefinitely.

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http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal/2012_01/putting_sopa_on_a_shelf034765.php



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Putting SOPA on a shelf (Original Post) ProSense Jan 2012 OP
Yes! drm604 Jan 2012 #1
Kick! n/t ProSense Jan 2012 #2
Glad to hear it! Overseas Jan 2012 #3
Best news I've heard all year! rucky Jan 2012 #4
Nice line customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #5

drm604

(16,230 posts)
1. Yes!
Sun Jan 15, 2012, 10:33 AM
Jan 2012


This part is very important
It added that any proposed legislation “must not tamper with the technical architecture of the Internet.”
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