We work for the Internet. We know first-hand that the Internet powers the American dream. American innovators have built the world's most popular sites, selling products and services to every corner of the globe, creating high-paying jobs from Maine to Hawaii. If Congress passes the Stop Online Piracy Act, America's most promising engine of future jobs and opportunity will be put at risk. Don't stop us now — we're just getting started! Tell the world you work for the Internet
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am writing to you as a voter in your district. I urge you to vote "no" on cloture for S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act, on Jan. 24th. The PROTECT IP Act is dangerous, ineffective, and short-sighted. It does not deserve floor consideration. I urge my representative to vote "no" on SOPA, the corresponding House bill. Over coming days you'll be hearing from the many businesses, advocacy organizations, and ordinary Americans who oppose this legislation because of the myriad ways in which it will stifle free speech and innovation. We hope you'll take our concerns to heart and oppose this legislation by voting "no" on cloture.
'No one favors the theft of intellectual property.
They sweep in every site that includes links, not just the "worst of the worst."
They include a private right of action with few protections from abuse.
PIPA removes innovators' ability to fight back when incumbents threaten intermediaries.
DNS blocking sanctions government interference with the internet, making the internet more censored, akin to that of China and Syria.
A bi-partisan, compromise bill already exists.
Uses over-board definitions of piracy to include websites and services you use to store, share, and link to media.
Threatens a large number of legal and innovative onlines services, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Sets an example for other countries to block any kind of unfavorable online content, which may lead to human rights violations..
Orders U.S. providers of Domain Name System (DNS) servers to block users from reaching specific websites.
STOP SOPA AND FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS!!!.
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