I am writing in opposition to bill S.978, which would criminalize the streaming of any video that contains Copyrighted material (i.e.: not directly belonging to the producer of the streaming video) and subject the violator(s) to five years' imprisonment.

The biggest problem I have with this proposed legislation lies not so much with the overwhelming sponsorship this bill has from many major corporate names in show business (although that is considerable), but with its over-reaching intent.
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I am writing as your constituent in the 30th Congressional district of California. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

This bill will put many out of business. The entertainment industry doesn't need anymore money than they already make. What they need to do is get creative i...

I am writing as your constituent in the 10th Congressional district of New York. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
Christopher Choyce

I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Massachusetts. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

This is the most egregious use of corporate power in politics in the entertainment industry we've ever seen. This is the stripping of free speech, and fair...

I am writing as your constituent in the 7th Congressional district of Missouri. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held." on Jun 22, 2011

Any representative of the people should...

I am writing as your constituent in the 49th Congressional district of California. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

I myself am a musician. I write and publish music and do not support this bill in any way shape or form.

Sincerely,
Richard Ross

I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of Georgia. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
Adam Lister

I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Minnesota. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

First, to be frank, it's impossible to be both a supporter of American innovation and also support this bill. This bill far too generally defines what constitut...

I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Ohio. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

First, to be frank, it's impossible to be both a supporter of American innovation and also support this bill. This bill far too generally defines what constitutes c...

I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Maryland. I oppose S.978 - A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
Maxwell White