Stop American Censorship
Internet censorship is going to a vote in the Senate on January 24th (known as PIPA in the Senate and SOPA in the House). While Senators are in their home states for the January recess, we need to flood their public meetings and offices with our concerns about the bill. Learn More
Ohio: Possible Meeting on Jan 17 -- can you go? or help?
Top Priority for OH: Set up Meetings
There aren't any public events yet, so the most important thing is to get meetings with Senators. Here's what you need to do:
- Fax 216 522 2239 or call (216) 522-7272 to meet with Senator Brown, who is a co-sponsor of PIPA.
- Call 216-522-7095 to meet with Senator Portman, who has no public position on PIPA yet.
Be polite and professional, and request a meeting on behalf of Ohio for Internet Freedom (the folks in this forum) to discuss the PROTECT IP Act and SOPA. Make it clear that you want to meet with the Senator during the January recess, and that you'll be bringing others from your group. Have your calendar open when you call, so you can pick a time that works for you. When finished, post a report-back.
For example: "Hi, my name is ________, I'm with Ohio for Internet freedom, and I'm calling to request a meeting with Senator _______ during the January recess. The PROTECT IP vote is happening on January 24th, and I wanted the Senator to understand my concerns before the vote happens."
IMPORTANT: If you do get a meeting, post another message. That way others can join you in your meeting. If there's any other specific information we should include in this post, message us and we can add it.
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Cheers,
I don't know how many people are in Columbus; Ohio is a big state to drive through. I figured a central location would be best. I'm confident that I can go alone though, no big deal if people can't make it. I mean, the more the better obviously, to get the point across that many people are against it, but I'm okay. I also added my availability dates to that Doodle poll Michael created.
Good job DMH in setting-up that poll (http://www.doodle.com/bmev35ix22s6ccnt#table). I work with clients so I can change dates/times whenever but I prefer mid-day.
I'm from Cleveland (Strongsville to be exact) so its 71 South for me. Anybody else coming from Cleveland and interested in car pooling?
Please keep me up-to-date via email or cell (440-263-9967) on when this is going to happen. The more we get the better our chances!
Hope to hear from you all soon!
John (http://www.facebook.com/jjswindell?ref=tn_tnmn)
@Earley, seeing the response from Sen. Brown, I wish he'd cited the portions which narrow the definition so we can judge for ourselves. I'd hate for consumers to mistakenly believe we were purchasing actual representation with our votes, which has the potential to stifle believe in our government's ability to get things done.
Seriously, though, I'm glad he responded. I just wish he had something more substantive in his form-letter response.
Please forward the link widely, and post back here if you can commit to coming!
Interesting reply back....
Was this a recent reply?
Mine came on November 16th saying close to the same thing...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about legislation to combat online infringement and digital theft.
Last Congress, the Senate considered, but did not pass, legislation entitled the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA). The aim of this legislation was to assist the Department of Justice in tracking and shutting down "rogue websites." These sites provide unauthorized downloads, streaming, or direct sale of copyrighted material. Similar legislation, entitled the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act, was recently introduced in the Senate. The PROTECT IP Act narrows the definition of "rogue website" in an effort to target only the most egregious purveyors of digital theft and counterfeit crime.
Illegal file sharing and unauthorized copying of digital material prevents musicians, producers, filmmakers, software designers, and many others from reaping the fruits of their labor. Such activity has the potential to stifle artistic creativity and compromise electronic innovation. Ultimately, intellectual property theft costs our economy billions of dollars and can result in hundreds of thousands of lost jobs.
However, I have also heard from individuals with concerns about the scope of this legislation, as well as its First Amendment implications. I take these concerns seriously.
Should this legislation come before the full Senate for a vote, I will certainly keep your views in mind. Thank you again for getting in touch with me.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
I might be able to make it on the 17th... From near Toledo.
So there is no snowflakes chance in H$$$ that he will really take into consideration your wishes when it comes time to vote. I guarantee you that he will rule in favor of the rich entertainers.
He'll have to decide if his compensation now is worth more than later when election time comes around for him.