A few months ago, I expressed my concerns about the Kid's Online Safety Act still being in the White House. I'm still praying it will never come into fruition, but today it's feeling more real than ever.
For those who don't know, the KOSA bill has been passed through the Senate by a landslide yesterday and it's now pending at the house. More info on these two links right here:
One that reflects my general thoughts: link
And one that I feel is has more neutral viewpoint: link
I'll be honest, for the past few months, I've learned that maybe some rules and regulations should be in place (especially on the internet), but I highly doubt this bill is the way to fix things. We shouldn't have the government directly involve in moderating our internet, and doing it on such a near impossible task; especially for those who don't understand how being online work.
Not all hope is lost as there's still opposition in the House, and we have about a month of emails and phone calls to remind them that the bill is a very bad idea. Although, I don't think the current politicians care enough if the bill has reached such a point.
All I can bring myself to do is to pray and write posts like this to make people more aware of what's being passed on in the White House. Here's to hoping.
Yatsufusa
If I recall correctly, US Americans can contact their senator's or congressman's office about concerns with new laws.
MageKate07
They can, and I encourage doing it... But as of the moment, I feel like our concerns our going through one ear and out the other.