ACTA: SOPA’s Evil Twin
First it was the Pro-IP Act of 2008, and then it came back as PIPA before it transformed into the monstrous SOPA. After standing together and facing the beast, thought that they had silenced the beast, but just as they thought that they were safe the evil ACTA appeared to terrorize the masses.
Gasp!
That’s right, ACTA (the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement) is pretty much on the same line as the terrible SOAP Act, but this time it’s trying to take over the world—sort of.
ACTA establishes international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement, which like SOPA, can cross lines that infringe the rights of our free speech and expression. (more…)
