These pending legislations will change the internet as we know it if they come to pass. They allow the government, on the behalf of IP holders, to black-list and mandate the removal of sites deemed in violation by their removal from the US DNS registries and payment services. DMCA has nothing on these bills and there is no due process for DNS removal or takedown notices; and we all know IP holders often disregard Fair Use and Safe Harbor laws. Scary stuff, sounds like our internet may devolve to the likes of Iran's of China's. I've already called my representatives, signed petitions, and sent emails. Not much more I can do but raise awareness.
FYI:
http://techpp.com/2011/12/28/sopa-it...do-to-stop-it/
http://techpp.com/2011/12/28/sopa-it...do-to-stop-it/