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Why? its not that he hates technology people - he didnt propose SOPA just to piss you off. He's bought and paid for by the content lobby, that's a copyright is
by antoko 13y ago
Why? its not that he hates technology people - he didnt propose SOPA just to piss you off. He's bought and paid for by the content lobby, that's a copyright issue and not at all related to patents. Patent trolls and Hollywood aren't the same entity - lots of us in technology feel the same way about both groups but that's because of our unique perspective. To Lamar Smith and many others this can be viewed as a bill to help the (innovation) economy, his position on SOPA can likewise be viewed as a way to protect (one slice of) the economy. His position is basically a pro-business position - you just happen hate some of the business he supports and love other business he supports. From his perspective your views seem contradictory - why are you pro-business and anti-business?
- johnesj33 13y ago"His position is basically a pro-business position" What utter nonsense. Being ignorant of the facts and making vague claims of protecting economic interests can only be described as a "pro-getting-paid position". You can speciously misrepresent and mislabel things all you want. No one can predict the long term outcome of these kinds of bills. It's informed guessing at best, wilfully blind money-making at worst.