Internet on strike

A bill under consideration by the US Congress is causing some consternation among many Internet users. The Stop Online Piracy Act. Opponents of the law suggest that it will severely limit freedom of expression, which has been a cornerstone of Internet engagement since it was first developed.

It appears that the Obama administration is going to oppose the law, but it also appears that the owners of many web sites plan to take their sites off line to protest this and other attempts to censor the Internet.

Maybe you had better plan now for potential disruptions... better yet, use any disruptions as an opportunity to discuss censorship with your students:

• What rights should owners of content have?
• Does restricting access to content promote or prevent innovation?
• How can one make money by sharing?

Strike Against SOPA!