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post #101 of 172
1/18/12 at 10:26pm

Maybe the government is beginning to realize they really do not need to be in every aspect of the people's lives... maybe.  Some of us just want to be left alone in our doings.  If they want to stop piracy go after the ones doing it don't sink all the ships in the process... metiphorically speaking.

"Guns don't kill people abortion kills people."

 

The human will is too powerful for philosophy or science.

 

 

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton agreed on little publicly, but they did agree that when the public treasury becomes a public trough and the voters recognize that, they will send to government only those who promise them a bigger piece of the pie

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"Guns don't kill people abortion kills people."

 

The human will is too powerful for philosophy or science.

 

 

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton agreed on little publicly, but they did agree that when the public treasury becomes a public trough and the voters recognize that, they will send to government only those who promise them a bigger piece of the pie

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post #102 of 172
1/18/12 at 11:06pm

Signed online petition today. Was urged tonight to still contact my local representative and stress to vote "no". Tell your representatives, "no" to donations from the entertainment industry too. 

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post #103 of 172
1/18/12 at 11:23pm

Signed online petition!  Dont like to talk on phone..  caf.gif

 

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”  ~ Buddha

 

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post #104 of 172
1/19/12 at 4:13am

One word and than I'm outta here:

 

USPS!

 

That's right! Good old fashioned snail mail. Nothing makes an impression like a big bag of mail being dumped on your desk,

 

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and yes, just me posting this image would probably be a violation under SOPA-PIPA and be enough to get BYC shut down. I mention this just in case there are those who don't fully understand the dangers inherent in this type of legislation.

 

Better yet, send it registered, return receipt requested. That way someone in the congressman's office has to physically sign for each individual piece. (I am too devious for words. wink.png )


Edited by OldGuy43 - 1/19/12 at 4:18am

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When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

 

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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OldGuy43

When evaluating data one should always consider the source and remember, no one wants to make illegal that which he wants to do.

 

All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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post #105 of 172
1/19/12 at 2:06pm

Just received this email from my Senator's office...(so far the only one that has responded...seems like a form response to me)

 

 

 

 

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts about legislation to combat online infringement and digital theft.
 
Last Congress, the Senate considered, but did not pass, legislation entitled the Combating Online Infringement and
Counterfeits Act (COICA).  The aim of this legislation was to assist the Department of Justice in tracking and shutting
down "rogue websites."  These sites provide unauthorized downloads, streaming, or direct sale of copyrighted material.  
Similar legislation, entitled the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property
(PROTECT IP) Act, has been introduced in the Senate.  The PROTECT IP Act narrows the definition of "rogue website"
in an effort to target only the most egregious purveyors of digital theft and counterfeit crime.
 
In an age of advancing technology, it is critical we have laws that protect internet users from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent marketplace practices.  Too many consumers today purchase goods over the internet that may pose a significant threat to
their health and wellbeing.   For example, a consumer may unknowingly purchase counterfeit prescription drugs online that
contain incorrect amounts of active ingredients, and thus pose a serious risk to ill individuals.
 
Additionally, illegal file sharing and unauthorized copying of digital material prevents musicians, producers, filmmakers,
software designers, and many others from reaping the fruits of their labor.  Such activity has the potential to stifle artistic
creativity and compromise electronic innovation.  Ultimately, intellectual property theft costs our economy billions of dollars
and can result in hundreds of thousands of lost jobs.
 
However, I have also heard from individuals with concerns about the scope of this legislation, as well as its First Amendment implications.  I take these concerns seriously.  Should this legislation come before the full Senate for a vote, I will keep your
views in mind.  Thank you again for getting in touch with me.
 
                         Sincerely,
              
                         Sherrod Brown
                         United States Senator

 

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post #106 of 172
1/19/12 at 2:40pm

You must admit the senator makes a good point...

 

...But BYC doesn't do any of that stuff...

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post #107 of 172
1/19/12 at 2:54pm

That is a pretty caned response... was he one of the ones who also did not read the Patriot Act before signing the dotted line?

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post #108 of 172
1/19/12 at 3:01pm
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Just received this email from my Senator's office...(so far the only one that has responded...seems like a form response to me)

 

Did you write back and tell him you wouldn't vote for him if he votes for this? Maybe if he knows he will lose votes over it, he will do as the voters want???
 

 

 

 

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post #109 of 172
1/19/12 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by elevan View Post

Just received this email from my Senator's office...(so far the only one that has responded...seems like a form response to me)

 

Did you write back and tell him you wouldn't vote for him if he votes for this? Maybe if he knows he will lose votes over it, he will do as the voters want???
 

 


x2 I would do that.

 

On a side note, at least you heard back from him. I got auto-generated, completely impersonal emails from my senators and representatives, saying they'd reply in full at a later time, with no mention at all of SOPA or PIPA.
 

 

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~Heather

 

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post #110 of 172
1/19/12 at 4:01pm

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Originally Posted by kathyinmo View Post
Did you write back and tell him you wouldn't vote for him if he votes for this? Maybe if he knows he will lose votes over it, he will do as the voters want???


x2 I would do that.

 

On a side note, at least you heard back from him. I got auto-generated, completely impersonal emails from my senators and representatives, saying they'd reply in full at a later time, with no mention at all of SOPA or PIPA.


I put into my original message that his vote would affect my vote.  He's a co-sponsor of PIPA.

 

The whole online pharmaceutical comment is out of place though.  Is he saying that they feel they must protect the masses from themselves?

 

The other senator and my representative haven't publicly taken sides and neither have responded. 

 

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