Thousands Petition Obama to Block E-Parasites Act
Net users angry at the introduction of the Stop Online Piracy Act, also known as the “E-Parasites Act,” are attempting to force the White House to oppose the bill, which would boost the government’s authority to disrupt and shutter alleged trademark- and copyright-infringing websites. And by the early results, it looks like they might at least force the administration to respond. The petitioners are taking advantage of the newly created White House petition site, which promises Americans it will respond to grievances if the government gets 25,000 signatures in a month’s time. Though it was created only Monday, the petition has been signed by more than 4,400 citizens as of 11 a.m. Tuesday morning Pacific Standard Time. The “Stop the E-Parasites Act” petition has until Nov. 30 to get the necessary support.
