For those wondering what all the hub-bub is about regarding SOPA and PIPA, Wired has a pretty good rundown on what’s at stake. They’ve “blacked” themselves out along with several other websites to protest the bills. Here’s their rundown on what the legislation is all about.
The bottom line is powerful interests don’t like the freedom the Internet provides and rather than addressing the problem themselves, they’re trying to muscle lawmakers into enacting a series of laws that can be abused endlessly.
Lastly, here’s a link where you can tell your Congressman your opinion.