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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPutting 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, theres 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 Houses 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
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, theres a lot less to worry about.
<...>
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 Houses 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
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This part is very important
It added that any proposed legislation must not tamper with the technical architecture of the Internet.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)2. Kick! n/t
Overseas
(12,121 posts)3. Glad to hear it!
Hope it stays off the shelf.
rucky
(35,211 posts)4. Best news I've heard all year!
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)5. Nice line
but I prefer "Bending over to pick up the SOPA".