> I don't underestimate the influence of these interests in Washington, but SOPA is really unpopular right now and getting more so by the day.
I think it's really unpopular on HN and on websites with "tech" in the name, but is the general electorate even aware of the issue? I don't see much about SOPA in the MSM (admittedly the last several months have had a lot of news-worthy events).
but is the general electorate even aware of the issue?
I would argue that the tech media is pretty hip these days and not as far removed from the general electorate as you might think, but only time will tell.
Purely anecdotal, but I have had a number of totally non-technical friends and acquaintances come up to me lately to express concerns about SOPA/PIPA and what it might mean for the internet, the critical importance of which even non-technical people clearly understand.
I think it's really unpopular on HN and on websites with "tech" in the name, but is the general electorate even aware of the issue? I don't see much about SOPA in the MSM (admittedly the last several months have had a lot of news-worthy events).