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US Threatens Spain For Not Implementing SOPA-Like Law
SharkLaser writes "In a leaked letter sent to Spain's outgoing President, the US ambassador warned that if Spain didn't pass SOPA-like file-sharing site blocking law, Spain would risk being put into United States trade blocklist. United States government interference in Spain's intellectual property laws have been suspected for a long time, and now the recent leaks of diplomatic cables confirm this. Apart from the cables leaked earlier, now another cable dated December 12th says U.S. expresses 'deep concern' over the failure to implement SOPA-style censorship law in the country. 'The government has unfortunately failed to finish the job for political reasons, to the detriment of the reputation and economy of Spain,' read the letter. Racing against the clock in the final days of the government, Solomont had one last push. 'I encourage the Government of Spain to implement the Sinde Law immediately to safeguard the reputation of Spain as an innovative country that does what it says it will, and as a country that breeds confidence,' he wrote."
Fuck off!
Love many, trust a few, do harm to none.
Spain is bankrupt. Putting them on an international trade blacklist is like refusing to serve homeless people in Harrod's.
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Dear United States of America,
We acknowledge your concerns over the political decisions of a sovereign state and, politely, refer you to the reply given in Arkell v. Pressdram.
Spain
And to prove point #4 EVERY entity listed on the SOPA & PIPA supporters list will receive daily copyright infringement takedown notices for all their non-US websites.
You know, big boys were having big boy conversation until you came in saying that.
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They're still reeling from the inquisition. They didn't expect that. But they are ready for whatever comes next.
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