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I would hope that we could keep this bill in committee where it will die.
If we protest too much at this time, we raise the bar by increasing the visibility and viability of the legislation as the opposition will rally around the bill and push harder to get the bill to the Floor for a vote. We need to be subtle in our approach and work with our friends.
As you are probably aware of, most congressmen know bad legislation when they see it and will work to keep the bill in committee. But, given the reality of the situation, if the opposition get motivated by our visible opposition, and the bill gets to the Floor for a vote, the congressmen have a difficult time voting against it and having voters perceive them as voting against kids and for porn.
If you want to do something about the issue, write a letter to your congressman stating your opposition to taxes on "speech" in general as a prior restraint and infringement on your First Amendment Rights.
One hundred well written letters to a congressman from their constituents is often more influential than pressure from a lobby group. You have to be tuned into the "Big Picture".
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