On January 24th the Senate will vote on their version of the internet censorship bill SOPA. This is our best chance to kill the internet censorship bill.
The problem? We need 41 Senators to agree not to rush a vote, and right now we've got 2. That's why we're asking you to request an in-person meeting with your Senators.
Can you ask for an in-person meeting with your Senator?
Most Senators are home right now for the January recess. And most--even those who've signed on as cosponsors--do not understand these bills and the terrible consequences they'll have for the internet, the economy, and free speech. Do You?
I encourage you to find out, and if you comprehend the effect it would have on our endeavors I encourage you further to act by contacting our Senator.
http://my.americancensorship.org/discussion/103/california-for-internet-...
If they're blindsided by the strength and clarity of our objections, we can bring them over to our side. The future of the internet depends on it and will be decided by it.
If you do get a meeting you won't be alone, we'll organize others to join you. We can also provide materials and help with preparation. Leading up to the vote we'll also be swarming townhall meetings and public appearances, as they're announced. But right now, we need to set up these in-person meetings.
We've taken the time to ask each Senator's office the best way to request a meeting.
After you set up your meeting, be sure to share information on the forums. Did you get a date and time for a meeting? Did you learn any other information that will be useful for others trying to set up a meeting? If you can take on an organizing role, say so.
There is an absolute firestorm of news and energy around stopping SOPA/PIPA on the internet, I'm sure you will have seen the advertisements on television in the last month in support of it. Opposition to the proposals is not always visible to Senators and their staff, so if you want to preserve the internet you've worked to build and continue the ideals you're promoting by your drupaling, Be Visible! Schedule a meeting; this is our best chance to stop SOPA, and it could just be our last.
P.S. The Reddit community has been an anti-SOPA firestorm. These meetings are our best hope for beating SOPA, and we think Reddit needs to know about it. If you agree, help us spread the word on Reddit.
P.P.S. Please use these links to ask your friends to help fill up your local events too. Everyone needs to know the game plan: schedule meetings, and swarm townhalls.