Ok. Michigander here. WHAT THE FUCK. Whose wallet needs to be hurt for them to be convinced this is a bad idea?
Unfortunately, politicians seem to be detached from the people they effect when pushing new legislation. Especially when discussing the likes of legislation + the Internet. This is a fine example of how the US government is a republic, not a democracy. I wish the gov't dealt with issues in relation to the internet in a democratic manner, it would be too easy.
Which is why I asked about wallets. I'mma tell you like the Wu told me, Cash Rules Everything Around Me. I don't care about what this country is supposed to be anymore, at least in any practical sense. I care about impacting somebodies bottom line, next quarter profits to make sure that they realize this would be a very bad thing.
US Is an Oligarchy Not a Democracy, says Scientific Study This study basically found that the opinions of the non-rich make no difference to legislation in the USA.