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0xdeadc0de | 14 years ago

What can users outside of the U.S. do to support this effort?

Readers who don't live in the United States can contact their local State Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or similar branch of government. Tell them that you oppose the draft U.S. SOPA and PIPA legislation, and all similar legislation. SOPA and PIPA will have a global effect - websites outside of the U.S. would be impacted by legislation that hurts the free and open web. And, other jurisdictions are grappling with similar issues, and may choose paths similar to SOPA and PIPA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:SOPA_initiative/Lear...

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mooism2|14 years ago

Does the US State Department actually tell legislators when foreigners oppose laws they are considering? To what extent do US legislators allow that to sway their decision?