I think they came out against it for the same reasons While the federal government does have a role in protecting intellectual property rights, it should do so

I think they came out against it for the same reasons While the federal government does have a role in protecting intellectual property rights, it should do so in a way that does not weaken internet security, disrupt growth or restrict free speech rights http://heritageaction.com/2012/01/key-vote-alert-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-on-sopa-and-pipa/ http://heritageaction.com/2012/01/key-vote-alert-%E2%80%9Cno... Hollywood and other content providers seeking to protect their copyrighted materials, and Internet firms seeking to protect their interest in a Web that remains largely free of government supervision. We favor an Internet that is largely free of regulation and taxes; we also favor observing the Eighth Commandment. http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288509/scrub-sopa-editors http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/288509/scrub-sopa-edi...