SOPA, PIPA Bills Postponed Because Everyone Hates Them

TGIF world! The SOPA and PIPA bills have been put on hold because legislators say they want a do-over.

“It is clear that we need to revisit the approach on how best to address the problem of foreign thieves that steal and sell American inventions and products,” said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), who also serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Damn it, foreigners!

Even Chris Dodd, president of the MPAA, thinks this postponement is a good idea, saying  that he hopes the “dynamics of the conversation” can turn to protecting American jobs and intellectual property.

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