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Supporters claim enacting it would standardize international IP right laws. Opponents understand it means censorship and loss of online freedom.
It involves far more than counterfeiting issues. It covers copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property forms, including the Internet.
It's also about the ability of users to communicate, collaborate and create freely. Moreover, it requires Internet intermediaries to police cyberspace and its users.
As a result, it raises serious questions about open affordable access, free expression, personal privacy, and fair use rights.
It's an unabashed assault on personal freedoms. As explained above, Obama usurped diktat authority. He signed it extrajudicially. He lawlessly circumvented Congress.
Freedom in America is fast eroding. It's an endangered species. Some congressional members talk, but few act act to save it. Revolutionary activism is the only way.
It's high time enough concerned people understood the threat and acted forthrightly to prevent it. It's our only chance.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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