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Oregon Senator Stops Internet Censorship Bill

Posted by timothy on from the west-coast-style dept.

comforteagle writes "Senator Wyden of Oregon has objected to a bill in committee that if passed would have given the government the ability to censor the Internet. His objection effectively stop its current passing, forcing it to be introduced again if the bill is to continue — which it may not. Oregonians, please send this man pats on the back."

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  1. What deterrent by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This guy is a hero for doing the right thing, but where is the punishment for the people who tried to put this through; there is no deterrent!?

    I would like to sponsor a new bill: each time you sponsor a bill and it gets denied you get caned Singapore style by a martial arts master. Frankly this is getting off easy as they should be tried for treason. However, I believe the caning would cut down on significant paperwork. I'll start by taking a caning if this bill fails (unfortunately I know it will). Ahh screw it, I don't want to be caned.

  2. Re:The senators on the approving panel by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    these Senators should be assassinated.

    FTFY