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OccupySamizdat

(68 posts)
Thu Jan 12, 2012, 11:31 PM Jan 2012

Write a few words about SOPA/PIPA in a box and I'll address and fax it to all your legislators * [View all]

* reserving the right to skim the contents, so I don't end up in Guantanamo on account of someone's wacky antics

There are bills before both houses of congress right now designed to censor the internet, just like in China and Iran. They are likely to be rammed through before the end of this month.

If you want to let your Senators and Representatives know how you feel about it, I'll fax your letter to them:

http://fightcensorship.info/

If you really want to make an impact, call as well. If you *really* care about this, also ask to set up a meeting. There's plenty of resources available to prepare you for it.

Here's a list of Senators refusing to meet with their constituents about these bills:

http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/oe3mf/these_61_senators_are_refusing_to_meet_with_their/

Please kick this if freedom of speech is a right you care about.

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Great site, makes it very easy to contact legislators Union Scribe Jan 2012 #1
K&R. Also strongly recommend that people post online, write letters to the editor, woo me with science Jan 2012 #2
Kick OccupySamizdat Jan 2012 #3
last one OccupySamizdat Jan 2012 #4
care about lawful free speech? Agony Jan 2012 #5
wow OccupySamizdat Jan 2012 #6
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