As just one of your constituents, I am writing to express to you (or, really, to your aides who will be the ones reading this) that I was glad to hear that you removed your support from the PIPA act. The letter posted on your website indicated that you intend to be closely involved with changes to this bill or creation of similar bills. As you do, I ask that you please make sure that any future legislation steers very clear of the de facto censorship powers proposed by PIPA, SOPA, and other similar legislation. Though their proponents may argue that the purpose of those pieces is to counter piracy and other crimes, in reality, they give the government the power to control who companies can do business with and what can be published.
The rights of freedom of speech, pursuit of happiness, and the ability to conduct lawful business without government interference are principles for which our founding fathers fought and sacrificed. Please don't deny our children access to those hard-earned rights.
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin
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