My friends, it has come to the end of the line. You and I no longer live in the country of our fathers and grandfathers, rather, we live in the country created after September 11, 2001.
Our rights to privacy, free speech and due process were systematically destroyed by the patriot act. Subsequent legislation was passed to close any loopholes - such that merely telling others about actions or ideas that the government disapproves of is considered a felony. Just typing the wrong words on the internet can get you on multiple federal watchlists, if not the no-fly list. I would not be surprised if you or I were on at least one watchlist today.
It comes to a heel with SOPA and PIPA. If this bill passes, you could be prosecuted in court just for sharing the wrong Youtube video with a friend. Why? Because it gives media companies the right to shut down any website, whether it's based abroad or in the U.S., on the SUSPICION of copyright infringement.
Talk about presuming someone guilty until proven innocent. If you care about this at all, please sign this petition. Exercise your right TO petition - as long as you still have it.
Till next time.
Our rights to privacy, free speech and due process were systematically destroyed by the patriot act. Subsequent legislation was passed to close any loopholes - such that merely telling others about actions or ideas that the government disapproves of is considered a felony. Just typing the wrong words on the internet can get you on multiple federal watchlists, if not the no-fly list. I would not be surprised if you or I were on at least one watchlist today.
It comes to a heel with SOPA and PIPA. If this bill passes, you could be prosecuted in court just for sharing the wrong Youtube video with a friend. Why? Because it gives media companies the right to shut down any website, whether it's based abroad or in the U.S., on the SUSPICION of copyright infringement.
Talk about presuming someone guilty until proven innocent. If you care about this at all, please sign this petition. Exercise your right TO petition - as long as you still have it.
Till next time.
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