| Lil' Fella, the Man Who Never Surged, and Candice Miller ... those are the three Michigan Congresscritters who have currently listed themselves as opposing SOPA/PIPA, the two bills that would squeeze the Internet on behalf of an outdated, dinosaur-like entertainment industry. And, of course, there's John Conyers, the lone Michigan Congresscritter listed as supporting it. At least, that's according to the latest whip count. Guess where this leaves us, sunshines? In the very curious position where we're better represented in Congress by Republicans than Democrats. Oh, someone mentioned on Facebook yesterday that John Dingell's office said The Dean is uncomfortable with the bills, as written. The solution to that is very simple. Declare your opposition to the bills as written. Word on the street is that the worst elements of the bills are being written out of the legislation, so it's a very easy position to take. Meanwhile, you can register your dissatisfaction with Michigan's only active Congressional supporter, John Conyers, by tossing some coin at state Sen. Glenn Anderson, who has spoken out against both and has in the past put his oars in the water deeply enough to have some credibility on the issue. This isn't to preclude his other primary opponent, state Sen. Bert Johnson, but as of yesterday he didn't have an active Act Blue page to donate through. Update! ... Dale Kildee opposes. So does Sandy Levin. |
