Despite it's name, The Protect IP Bill, is a dangerous legislation that would give government the power to censor and block web sites it deemed 'controversial'. The bill has mad massive reworkings since it's inception as COICA, but still remains as maleficent and blatant censorship. It has had numerous opponents: Google stood up against the bill, Senator Ron Wyden saw through it, Anonymous attacked it, and recently, over 90 professors of law at major universities signed AGAINST this bill. So why is this bill so evil? The Protect IP Bill would force Internet providers, search engines, and credit card companies actively cut service to any party the government decided to black list. Freedom of information is important, and people are actively trying to encroach on our freedoms all the time. We all have to take a stand, before our freedoms are taken from us. The best way to fight censorship is simple: spread awareness!
Originally posted on Lockboxx.
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