Dear Mr. Johnson,
Thank you for your thoughtful message regarding the Protect IP Act. I appreciate hearing from you.
Over recent weeks, I have listened closely to the concerns you and others have voiced regarding the Protect IP Act, as well as the Stop Online Piracy Act, which was being considered in the House of Representatives. My views have evolved as I have come to understand and share such concerns. While I remain committed to stopping online piracy, I will not vote for any legislation that could hinder innovation, freedom of expression, the right to free speech, or the architecture of the internet.
I am grateful to you and others who have reached out to share insights and perspectives, which have been immensely valuable, and which have helped inform my thinking on this profoundly important issue. Many have cogently pointed to flaws and overreaching in the Protect IP Act. As I have said, my best ideas come from listening to the people of Connecticut, and this matter is no exception.
The challenge for all of us — and I welcome your further views on this issue — is to protect American property and jobs, but also promote American creativity and innovation, safeguarding the rights of everyone who uses the internet in good faith, without intent to engage in illegal acts. If you think we can eliminate online piracy, what do you see as alternatives to the proposals in the Protect IP Act, and how can they best be implemented?
I hope you will visit my website and share your thoughts and suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Richard Blumenthal
United States Senate
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It only took him, what? three weeks? In any case I sent this back at him:
Perhaps you did not understand that I was sued by Microsoft for $2 million on a frivolous and/or predatory lawsuit using existing stupid laws. Please see www.againstgoliath.com There is no confidentiality in my settlement with them, I can name names and tell you exactly how evil these people are.
As a copious litigator yourself you will understand what they can do to people like me using existing laws. There is no need for SOPA or PIPA to give them MORE POWER to ruin people like me without just cause.
Thank you for reading. — Kent
