Sadly, once again the internet is under attack! Put simply, if we who care about such concepts of freedom and openness are called upon to rally together to stem off the corrupt politicians, as well as those major corporations which are self seeking and desire complete and utter control.
First, there is a push for a broad rage of taxation for any financial purchases through the web. This has nothing to do about “fairness” and everything to do with hurting the little guy, the small business owners, as well as ultimately the consumers.
I contacted my Congressional representatives this morning by phone call and I will be mailing a letter as well!
For more information and how to best contact your Congressional representatives, Ebay has set up a web page to help stop this lunacy
Ebay-Internet Tax Alert
Second, if that wasn’t bad enough, the hydra of SOPA is back, this time calling itself CISPA. This will allow for the federal government to monitor our private communications and allows companies to hand over our personal information with no legal protection or oversight.
Help turn the tide against those who seek to limit our freedom. The Internet is under attack and it needs you to help keep it safe, open and free!
