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Why is shutting down considered a good method of protest. Why not just donate money to the political opponents of those who support SOPA? SOPA is about money,
by grandalf 15y ago
Why is shutting down considered a good method of protest. Why not just donate money to the political opponents of those who support SOPA? SOPA is about money, not about public opinion.
- sukuriant 15y agoBecause people vote for the politicians in power. If they want to get re-elected, they need to follow what their voters want. At least, that's the idea. Plus, it adds shame to the politician if he supports something that his constituents hate. For people filled with the pride of being a politician, some good old-fashioned shame could work wonders.
- Samuel_Michon 15y agoPoliticians and large corporations spend money to shape public opinion. People, when united, can change public opinion without spending a dime. Politicians and large corporations are given power by the public.