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SOPA did not get passed, so it's reasonable to argue it's a sign that the system works.


The fact that a massive Internet backlash was required is a sign that the system is broken.


Yes, this is exactly how I feel. The law was horrible, but it had a majority. The only explanation is that the legislators are voting about something they don't understand or are flat-out corrupt.

The fact that SOPA wasn't passed after Wikipedia closed down in protest doesn't comfort me, because they'll still attempt to and be able to pass increasingly restrictive laws. The entire internet won't rally against every one.




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