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Online Freedom of Speech Act Introduced in House

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the speak-freely dept.

Fox Cutter writes "Today in the House of Representatives, Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) introduced a companion piece of legislation to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid's bill (S.678) to exclude the Internet from the definition of 'public communication' in the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2002." If the bill passes, this would free the internet from FEC regulation.

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  1. Sorry if I am a bit suspicious by jmorris42 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Harry Reid? Minority Whip Harry Reid? Ain't the Democrats (along with a certain camerahogging grandstanding RINO) the ones who revoked the 1st Amendment in the first place with McCain/Feingold?

    Sorry, but I'll wait a few days to see what sort of poison pill is buried down in the language of the bill before rejoicing too loudly.

    How about a much simpler way to ensure the Feds keep their grubby paws off of our Internet?

    Something with an old school charm in the phrasing. Dunno, how about:

    "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

    And if that one doesn't work I guess there ain't anything to stop Democrats from stealing our liberties.

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  2. Re:....shall not be abridged! by Jeffrey+Baker · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    Once again we see that ignorance and a high user ID are strongly correlated.

    Memo to AtariAmarok: Sinclair is using airwaves that belong to the people to broadcast their claptrap. The New York Times pays to print theirs, and then pays to drive all over the planet distributing it. After Sinclair releases their lips from the nipple of public support, they can enjoy all the freedoms of the New York Times.

  3. Re:Fair Speech by ChaosCube · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Actually, I do know where you can get a copy. Go to any Congressperson's house, have him or her drop the pants, bend over, and you can pull it straight out of thier ass. Be careful, as it will be completely covered in shit.

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