Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Sen.Wyden ”pass #SOPA & study it later” not acceptable #tcot #tlot #p2 #tpot

http://presszoom.com/story_170930.html


....”Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement in response to
Chairman Leahy’s announcement that the DNS provision of the Protect IP Act may be modified:
“It is welcome news that proponents of PIPA are finally
accepting that it contains major flaws. Unfortunately, this
announcement to study the DNS provision does not eliminate the clearly identified threat to net security contained within this bill. Beyond the DNS provisions, the
bill still establishes a censorship regime that threatens
speech, innovation, and the future of the American economy. I remain firm in my intent to block consideration of the PIPA bill until these issues are addressed and I am
committed to doing all I can to ensure that whatever legislative course is taken, that it is fully transparent, fully understood and fully considered by all those who value the Internet. ”...

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