19 Nov 11, 08:44AM
So I sent an email to my local senator. I just recently got a response:
If you were too lazy to read, then he basically says he is for the bill. What do you think now?
Quote:Dear Mr. [Edited]:
Thank you for contacting me regarding your concerns with the pending Senate and House bills regarding the protection of intellectual property rights. I appreciate hearing from you.
The growth of the Internet and digital technologies pose new challenges to maintaining the balance between protecting intellectual property rights and the free flow of information. As you know, digital content can be easily duplicated and distributed. And counterfeit products, such as fake pharmaceuticals and brake pads, have threatened the health and safety of American consumers. I believe in protecting copyrighted and trademarked materials, protecting the health and safety of Americans, and compensating artists and innovators for their work, but I also understand the importance of maintaining an internet environment that promotes innovation and the need to protect consumer rights.
As you know, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (PROTECT IP Act or S. 968). This legislation, among other things, would authorize the Attorney General or an intellectual property rights owner to take action against an Internet site dedicated to infringing activities. The PROTECT IP Act was unanimously reported out of the Senate Judiciary committee. Please know that I will keep your thoughts in mind should this or related legislation reach the full Senate for consideration.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. For more information about my work for Nevada, my role in the United States Senate Leadership, or to subscribe to regular e-mail updates on the issues that interest you, please visit my Web site at [Edited]. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
My best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
A
HARRY REID
United States Senator
Nevada
If you were too lazy to read, then he basically says he is for the bill. What do you think now?