Congress wants to censor the web.

In January 2012, Congress is set to debate the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect-IP Act (PIPA), bills designed to let the US government block websites and information from the public.

Not only does this bill let the government restrict free speech, but also does not effectively address the issue of online piracy, the stated intention of the legislation.

if you’re thirsty for more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act

Congress wants to censor the web.

In January 2012, Congress is set to debate the Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect-IP Act (PIPA), bills designed to let the US government block websites and information from the public.

Not only does this bill let the government restrict free speech, but also does not effectively address the issue of online piracy, the stated intention of the legislation.

if you’re thirsty for more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act

via nick @ carrot