Feds Considering Huge Internet Censorship-Control Bill

At first glance you might think SOPA and PIPA are dog names.  But they're actually abbreviations for two of the most powerful and controversial internet bills now facing Congress.

SOPA, or Stop Piracy Act, and PIPA , The Protect IP Act, were originally part of what was called the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeiting Act, (COICA) that was blocked by the Senate.  Now the two bills have been reworked, and resubmitted.  Although these bills are seemingly aimed at foreign websites offering illegal content,  they contain the provisions to take down websites at  will through a variety of means.   Based upon vague language in the bills,  the interpretation of what is considered a rogue website by the government is very broad.   Many fear it would be used against political sites and other related content.   According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, had these bills existed 5-10 years ago,  You-Tube might not have even made it, based upon their vague criteria  for shutdown consideration.

  Some of the firms who support the bill include VISA, Mastercard, Wal-Mart, ABC and more.  Those who oppose it include Google, Facebook, e-Bay,  Twitter, and surprisingly, Democratic Senator Nancy Pelosi.