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You're probably right, but don't forget this is something happening at a much larger scale. It involves multiple nations, each with their own complexities of politics and social expectations. Herding cats would be easier than trying to wrangle all of these players - not all of which are as inundated and corrupted as American politics with corporate influence.
Not to say they can't and won't try again, but at least it's hard for the bastards.
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[–] FreeSpeachRocks 0 points 22 points 22 points (+22|-0) ago
We hope but sometimes these proposals become immortal. Remember SOPA never passed either.
[–] chakan2 0 points 24 points 24 points (+24|-0) ago
There's too much corporate money behind this for it to die...it'll be back...again and again if need be.
[–] DigitalRefugee 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
You're probably right, but don't forget this is something happening at a much larger scale. It involves multiple nations, each with their own complexities of politics and social expectations. Herding cats would be easier than trying to wrangle all of these players - not all of which are as inundated and corrupted as American politics with corporate influence.
Not to say they can't and won't try again, but at least it's hard for the bastards.
[–] Mrs_Doyle [S] 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
But it's off for now and that's as good as it gets for the moment. I'll take it.
[–] coldacid 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Every day that the dike doesn't break is another victory.