As various websites go black today, it bears repeating that the announcement a few days ago from Obama that he would veto the current SOPA legislation making its way through Congress has essentially put the kabosh on this dangerous nonsense:
"...the White House said it would not support legislation that "reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risks or undermines the dynamic, innovative global internet."
Guardian: Sopa plans set to be shelved as Obama comes out against piracy legislation