Can it be that our elected representatives in the Executive and Legislative branches have nothing better to do? Understandably, the President was probably not aware that this provision was included in the bill, but then that begs the question...why not? Furthermore, why the wording from Congress and why "piggyback" this provision?

This type of behavior from our elected representatives has plagued our democratic process for the past 50 to 60 years. The system needs to be broken down into the basics, voting for one item and one item only. Both sides of the political spectrum have used this ploy for years to gain an advantage over the other. So, you voted yes to that rape bill that increases mandatory sentencing guidelines? Well, guess what? You just also voted on a piggyback provision to cut money for school lunches. Voted no on that bill to increase subsidies to pharmacutical companies? You also just voted to increase taxes, too.

It's shenanigans, that's what it is. Pure and simple. Greed and the good ol' boy network has hijacked our political process and has held it hostage.

Here is why we pay taxes.



Rob

Quote: "Whoever...utilizes any device or software that can be used to originate telecommunications or other types of communications that are transmitted, in whole or in part, by the Internet... without disclosing his identity and with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person...who receives the communications...shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both."

Wow........Don't annoy me, or I'll hide behind this paper thin law.

www.whitehouse.gov annoys me almost daily. Please let me know when the bill is signed and becomes law.

-MF

i really think that the intentions behind that law are good. it seems to me to be to prevent people from stalking others online and to reduce spam email. however, it is poorly worded and is far to broad. hopefully the courts will not interpret it that way.