SOPA/PIPA?

The US with a censored internet?

So when I see SOPA and PIPA in articles and such I can’t help but think of the Simpsons movie… we will all be yelling at SOPA and PIPA instead of yelling EPA… but anywhos… I was curious today if Wikipedia went thru with the blackout protest against SOPA and PIPA.  This is a screen shot of what their blackout looks like.  Quite a good resource because if you put in your zip code you can then email your local representatives.  Part of me kind of chuckled when I saw this because I thought about that college student who waited until the last minute to do their paper… they go to their main resource of Wikipedia and it is not available… there are probably college kids all over the country freaking out at this moment.  But on a serious note.

The internet today:

* Not all websites are accessible

* Internet is not accessible to everyone financially

* Internet is needed by students

*Internet is needed by job hunters

* Internet is the main source of information

* Internet is becoming the main source of communication

What would happen if the internet was censored?

What other accessibility issues would arise from a censored internet?

I personally think time needs to be spent on making the internet as it is today accessible.  Creating laws and help in creating accessible websites.  Having free internet so it can be accessed by all.  Children are falling behind in school because their families can not afford internet at home.  People who are looking for jobs need to have access to the internet.  People with all types of abilities are unable to access websites and information because there are no regulations on accessibility.  I guess I am not surprised by SOPA and PIPA helping out the 1%… if there is 99% of us who think differently then we need to use our voices… power in numbers!  Stand up for what we need and believe in.

I believe in:

Freedom of information! Internet for everyone!  🙂