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The actual letter (http://judiciary.house.gov/issues/Rouge%20Websites/Letter%20of%20Counsel.pdf http://judiciary.house.gov/issues/Rouge%20Websites/Letter%20...)
by fomojola 15y ago
The actual letter (http://judiciary.house.gov/issues/Rouge%20Websites/Letter%20of%20Counsel.pdf http://judiciary.house.gov/issues/Rouge%20Websites/Letter%20...) is interesting reading: the closing statement says
In our considered opinion, the Protect IP Act and SOPA further the goal of free expression. Far from conflicting with the First Amendment, the proposed legislation will serve as an important contribution to ensuring an environment in which free speech and creative expression can thrive and flourish.
That doesn't sound like they were just agreeing with the opinion: that sounds like fully fledged support.
- jeremymcanally 15y agoI think the main issue is that it's individual lawyers within these firms that endorse it, not the firm as a whole. In that case, stating that the whole firm endorses the legislation is deceptive.