Senator Feinstein is my senator. Apparently, she co-sponsorded the bill. This is her response to me after I voiced my opinion to her office against the bill: T

Senator Feinstein is my senator. Apparently, she co-sponsorded the bill. This is her response to me after I voiced my opinion to her office against the bill: Thank you for writing to express your opposition to the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act." I appreciate knowing your views on this matter. America's copyright industry is one of our most important economic engines, and giving artists and inventors the incentive to produce cutting edge works is vital to the country. The protection of intellectual property is particularly important to California, which is home to thriving film, music, and high-technology industries. I am strongly opposed to theft of copyrighted works, and I believe copyright owners should be able to prevent their works from being illegally duplicated. On September 20, 2010, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act" (S. 3804), of which I am an original cosponsor. This legislation is carefully crafted to address the growing problem of online piracy and copyright infringement, and would allow the U.S. Department of Justice to shut down websites which are "dedicated to infringing activities." These are sites that, in the bill's language, are "primarily designed or have no demonstrable commercially significant purpose or use other than..." selling infringing or counterfeit goods. Please know that I have been working with California high-technology businesses and Senator Leahy to improve the bill's language and address the concerns of legitimate high-tech businesses, public interest groups, and others. This legislation is currently awaiting action in the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which I am a member. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with me. Should you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my staff in Washington, D.C. at (202) 224-3841. I'm trying to think up a response.