Seriously, I have the sickest feeling in the pit of my stomach. These congresspeople don't understand what's going on AT ALL, and the deck is already stacked against anti-SOPA activists. They don't seem to be even discussing the constitutionality of what they're suggesting.
Maybe I'm just cynical, but I think that's because discussing constitutionality isn't a winning strategy. Constitutionality hasn't been a primary concern in the legislative process for a while, especially when internet commerce is involved.
"If I had my way I'd lock all three of ya in a room and don't come out until you agree."
"As a consumer I can't tell who's a thief and who's not a thief. What can Google offer this bill that would allow Google to sign on to this bill?"
How is "Google signing on" the key issue here? Is Google the gatekeeper to basic constitutionality in legislation now?
"Google would publicly support a "follow the money" approach."