Rancangan UU “Stop Online Piracy Act” atau SOPA masih menjadi polemik. Banyak yang menolak tapi bagi Universal Music mereka yang menolak terlalu ‘parno‘.
Gue pernah nulis ketakutan akan undang-undang SOPA ini mengancam eksistensi YouTube dan Facebook http://widiasmoro.web.id/?p=1254 . Tetapi bagi Universal Music, undang-undang ini sangatlah penting. Dan berita yang berkembang di media justru cenderung lebay seakan Undang-Undang ini nantinya akan memasung kebebasan dalam berkomunikasi.
Jim Urie, CEO Universal Music tempo hari mengirimkan email massal mencoba meluruskan inti tujuan dari UU SOPA dan meminta dukungan agar rancangan ini bisa segera dibahas di tingkat parlemen. Berikut kutipannya:
“Dear _______,
We need your help – please take a minute and act now. Legislation is pending in Congress that would address foreign websites engaged in piracy and counterfeiting but it has been wildly mischaracterized in the media and blogosphere. The hyperbole has caused a lot of people to contact Congress in opposition to bills that have, in reality, been carefully balanced to ensure that we help bring law and order to the Internet without jeopardizing the communications tool that is vital to all our lives and livelihoods.
Your overwhelming response to my earlier emails helped kick-off this legislative effort. Now, the issue is at a fever pitch. Even if you sent an e-mail in support of this legislation before, it’s time to do so AGAIN.
Please click HERE to send an e-mail to Congress asking them to support this important legislation. It only takes a moment but makes a big difference – just enter your home address and click “send.”
Sincerely,
Jim UrieP.S. – To learn more about this issue and the legislation under consideration, please visit www.fightonlinetheft.com or www.musicrightsnow.com.
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