SOPA author wants to arrest journalists over leaks
The only problem is that the Justice Department really can't bring “the full force of the law” against leakers, since the law itself doesn't actually let them do that. No worries – the House Judiciary Committee will fix that, according to Wisconsin Representative James Sensenbrenner.
The committee, Sensenbrenner says, is looking at revamping the Espionage Act to allow the prosecution of journalists who leak state secrets. “We've got the Constitutional issue about the First Amendment,” Sensenbrenner said, adding that “there has to be a balance.” In other words, freedom of the press is fine, so long as it doesn't get in the government's way.
Obviously, journalists (especially us poor tech journalists) are a bit worried about the whole deal: the executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says that there is “no need for a new law, and certainly not [one] that was rushed through Congress without careful consideration.” But isn't that how most laws involving technology (and anything, really) are passed?
Posted:
Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/sopa-author-wants-to-arrest-journalists-over-leaks
Related Articles
Comments
SovietRussiaPosted:
PhractureSovietRussiatheartftw The fact that people like this get in power, are the exact reason I don't vote. Then again, thinking about it they probably get in power because people like myself don't vote. Very vicious cycle.
You should vote to get people like this out of power.
No one should be in power, death before obedience.
Then the world would be a mess. Someone always has to have power
EmazedPosted:
-ModSovietRussiaBritishColumbia i though this was over
In America it's never over. It doesn't matter if its a done deal it's bound to come up again.
Pretty much haha
That's what sucks about this country. :
-ModPosted:
SovietRussiaBritishColumbia i though this was over
In America it's never over. It doesn't matter if its a done deal it's bound to come up again.
Pretty much haha
PhracturePosted:
SovietRussiatheartftw The fact that people like this get in power, are the exact reason I don't vote. Then again, thinking about it they probably get in power because people like myself don't vote. Very vicious cycle.
You should vote to get people like this out of power.
No one should be in power, death before obedience.
xFeverPosted:
SovietRussiaBritishColumbia i though this was over
In America it's never over. It doesn't matter if its a done deal it's bound to come up again.
totally agree with you there mate.. unfortunately when these people have money and power they can keep bringing it back up untill they get what they want lol
SovietRussiaPosted:
BritishColumbia i though this was over
In America it's never over. It doesn't matter if its a done deal it's bound to come up again.
DidPosted:
Outrage will be about if this comes, US has a bill that says we can say what we feel no matter what, i mean dont keep so many secrets and we wont have to release them!
Latest Downloads
- 01. Resident Evil 5 full Saveset (including DLC)(0)
- 02. Need For Speed: Underground - Save Game (100% career completed)(0)
- 03. Streets of Rage 4: SaveGame - all characters are open, all alternative moves(1)
- 04. Voices Of The Void: SaveGame (all improvements for work + completed 1 day 2.1b)(1)
- 05. Naruto Clash of Ninja 2 All Characters and Unlocks(0)
- 06. Dark Souls 2 Reskinned Weapons & Most items(0)
- 07. Infinite Stratos 2 - Ignition Hearts(4)
- 08. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (ending "Leaving")(1)
- 09. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (Step-by-step saves, no deaths, three endings)(5)
- 10. Euro Truck Simulator 2: SaveGame (6.16% Roads, All DLC) [1.51.1.1s](0)
- 11. My Summer Car: SaveGame (Quest: Failed Drift)(0)
- 12. SnowRunner: SaveGame (all trucks are open) [32.1](4)
- 13. [PS4/EU] Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone 100% Trophy Save(7)
- 14. Silent Hill 2 Remake: SaveGame (Motel Jacks, NG+)(1)
- 15. Phasmophobia: SaveGame (XX-2000, $594,965,799, 3 apocalypse skulls + bonus)(6)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. PS3 HEN - Audio via a USB headset.(360)
- 02. Stumble Guys | Social Butterfly Achievement(224)
- 03. Last Days of Lazarus Achievement Walkthrough (Xbox/PS)(1,493)
- 04. EDENGATE: The Edge of Life - 100% Trophy/Achievement Guide(1,857)
- 05. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,495)
- 06. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes | Full Game Walkthrough(2,496)
- 07. Adam Wolfe | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,619)
- 08. ALFRED HITCHCOCK: VERTIGO - 100% Walkthrough(1,944)
- 09. SHERLOCK HOLMES THE AWAKENED | Walkthrough | No Commentary(1,370)
- 10. Space Roguelike Adventure | Guide - Cheat Code!(1,559)
- 11. DETECTIVE Stella Porta Case | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,221)
- 12. Tunic 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,861)
- 13. Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles Achievement Walkthrough(1,495)
- 14. Full Void 100% - Trophy & Achievement Guide(1,473)
- 15. Outbreak: Lost Hope #Xbox Achievement Walkthrough(2,320)
"SOPA author wants to arrest journalists over leaks" :: Login/Create an Account :: 41 comments