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Most Democrats held firm in opposition, and more than two dozen libertarian-leaning Republicans defied their leadership and vote no.
Most importantly, President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA.
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"Most Democrats held firm in opposition, and more than two dozen libertarian-leaning Republicans defied their leadership and vote no." This is somewhat like what happened with SOPA/PIPA. Most Democrats say nay, most Republican's say yay. Most of congress is computer illiterate. So they either notice the complaints from the people, or vote with their lobbyist. I'm seeing a trend here. I don't want to start a party argument, neither side is perfect, but just looking at this, the Democrats care about our rights more.
"Most importantly, President Obama has threatened to veto CISPA." If he says and follows through on things like that, then I say 4 more years.
I really don't want this to be a Democrat vs Republican thing; 9 times out of 10 that leads to an unpleasant argument that doesn't get anywhere. But every time I see something like this, I find it a little more difficult to find a Republican I can respect. That's just how it happens.
"Most Democrats held firm in opposition, and more than two dozen libertarian-leaning Republicans def
"I really don't want this to be a Democrat vs Republican thing; 9 times out of 10 that leads to an unpleasant argument that doesn't get anywhere. But every time I see something like this, I find it a little more difficult to find a Republican I can respect. That's just how it happens."
Very much understood, my reason for posting this was to have it be known among those of you watching me here and to encourage signing the petition. I also agree that neither side is perfect.
"I really don't want this to be a Democrat vs Republican thing; 9 times out of 10 that leads to an u
