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White House Opposes Key SOPA Provisions

Posted by samzenpus on Sunday January 15, 2012 @10:44AM from the we-beg-to-differ dept.

twdorris writes "Is this an example of our 3-part government actually working as intended? It seems the executive branch doesn't agree with the legislative on a key piece of SOPA. From the article: '"While we believe that online piracy by foreign websites is a serious problem that requires a serious legislative response, we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global internet," the White House said in a blog post.'"

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Dupe by bonch · 2012-01-15 10:48 · Score: -1, Troll

This is a dupe of yesterday's article.
1. Re:Dupe by bonch · 2012-01-15 12:36 · Score: -1, Troll
  
  The issue isn't necessarily that he signed the bill. It's that he expressed "serious reservations" as he signed it, as if he wants to be able to appease people who don't like the bill while also appeasing those who do by signed it. As is often the case with this president, he wants it both ways. That is why he's an ass.
  He should have said nothing.
Re:No Hollywood money for Obama 2012... by Ethanol-fueled · 2012-01-15 11:12 · Score: -1, Troll

What will happen is that Supreme Leader Baraq Hussein Sotero will "reluctantly" sign the bill no matter what, just like he "reluctantly" signed the NDAA.
Re:So what? by bonch · 2012-01-15 11:36 · Score: -1, Troll

I submit content all the time.
Re:This is the beginning of the new government by Anonymous Coward · 2012-01-15 13:04 · Score: -1, Troll

A bit of advice, take your meds and put your tin foil hat back on, the gamma waves have corrupted your thinking process.