(Blackout template by Zachary Johnson)

Today’s unprecedented Internet protest against SOPA/PIPA censorship laws was a huge success. Thousands of websites observed a “blackout” and even Google displayed solidarity and has forms posted for contacting lawmakers. So far 13 Senators – mostly Republicans – have withdrawn their support for PIPA. This is not a partisan issue. Rather, this issue pits techies against Hollywood special interests. The Democrats apparently are so beholden to Hollywood interest that they are handing this debate to the Republicans. On a silver platter. In an election year.

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