Reddittors Propose 'Free Internet Act'

On January 18th, we saw a day of online protest that at least for now killed SOPA and Protect IP. The Reddit community was one of many that played a huge role in pressuring not only businesses like GoDaddy to change their stance, but also members of Congress like Paul Ryan. Now, the community has now come up with a proposed plan to create a piece of legislation, called the Free Internet Act. Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian explains.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• The Alyona Show
• Alyona Minkovski
• RT America
• TheAlyonaShow
• RTAmerica
• Reddit
• Alexis
• Ohanian
• Free
• Internet
• Act
• GoDaddy
• Paul
• Ryan
• SOPA
• Protect
• IP
• protest
• FIA
• legislation
• PIPA
• hyperlink
• copyright
• reform
• privacy
• protected
• speech
• theft
• Google
• policy
• streamline

[Wolfau5]

Ordinary people drafting laws?! Bah, next thing you know they'll be expecting a democratically elected representative government.

[lotmaakchos]

RT needs new "online related stock footage" lol Keep up the good work!

[jd007200]

@171Rut

Sadly, Our political system is so badly bought off that democracy is almost dead in America. I mean look at the corrupt tools we have to choose from: Obumer, Mittens and Newter. (Gag!!) Super PACS, Citizens United, Corporation are People...

The fascist oligarchs got us right where they wants us. I think the only choice for young people wanting a decent job with a actual safety net with secure benefits is to learn a foreign language and leave the states for greener pastures.

[171Rut]

@jd007200 Sadly to say not only are lobbyist in Washington, they're in all States. I just found out there's 1,000 registered lobbyists in my state of California, It's really disturbing. You're right lobbyist are the scum of this country. I can assure you nothing is getting done positively in this country because of lobbyists. Why is this going on in our country? Where the hell are the responsible people with dignity in congress that will simply say NO!

[iRyaan]

@hobsdigree2 Grow up.

[chunkmansss]

@Wolfau5 Guffaw!

[hobsdigree2]

this chic totally wants to suck anonymous' cock.

[explorertotodile]

we can stop acta this way

[jd007200]

@Thayer79

Washington corporate lobbyists are without a doubt. The ultimate from of human-scum in the US.

[jd007200]

This legislation need to be rushed through congress, And to hell with the RIAA and MPAA and their lobbyist friends.

These copyright terrorist organizations deserve to fucking die, already!!

[JustinCaseZero]

The username was RoyalWithCheese22

[aaronpolitical]

@Wolfau5 Let's not go crazy...how could we ever get that?