“Both major US party platforms endorse ‘Internet freedom’—but for both parties the phrase comes with important caveats. Last week, the Republicans called for ‘vigorous enforcement of current laws on all forms of pornography and obscenity,’ as well as the preservation of the ban on online gambling. The Democrats are silent on pornography and gambling, but they make the case for ‘vigorous’ copyright enforcement efforts.”
http://c4sif.org/2012/09/democrats-and-internet-freedom/
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