[GPSCC-chat] Fwd: Stop SOPA. Keep the internet open.

[Wes Rolley]

The position of one of our Congress Critters.

> In response to the Stop Online Piracy Act, Rep. Jerry McNerney 
> released a statement.
>
> “As a person with copyrighted works, I remain concerned about the 
> protection of creative works. Despite this, I strongly oppose SOPA as 
> it stands. I have heard from many of the people I represent who are 
> worried about their right to free speech on the Internet, and I agree 
> with their concerns.
>
> “Freedom of speech is one of the rights we cherish the most in the 
> United States. Any law that would threaten that fundamental right is 
> flawed and must not be allowed to move forward.
>
> “Our economic power has always been based on innovation and the free 
> flow of ideas. The thinkers and creators in our country have always 
> showed remarkable ingenuity, and stopping the stream of information on 
> the Internet would put the United States at an international disadvantage.
>
> “We must remain committed to American advancement that comes from the 
> freedoms we hold most dear. This is what will continue our progress 
> and keep us competitive in the global market.”
>