Hollywood proposes theatre death as a justification for measures like SOPA. Any downward trends, and Hollywood will cry foul play. To Hollywood, loss is politi

Hollywood proposes theatre death as a justification for measures like SOPA. Any downward trends, and Hollywood will cry foul play. To Hollywood, loss is political ammunition. To politicians who listen to Hollywood, loss is proof. They're hedged against box office losses. Those aren't a meaningful target for boycott. Perhaps boycotting a single movie in a measurable way could send a message. Would news media react if The Dark Knight Rises became a huge flop because of a boycott? Could this open the debate to factors other than piracy affecting Hollywood's profits?