It is thus only reasonable to expect that Internet-related legislation should be consistent with Congress ' repeated commitment to uphold and protect rights of Internet users globally . Ivan Sigal and Rebecca MacKinnon say Congress is mulling bills to stop online piracy . The bill would require Internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast or Verizon Communications Inc., as well as other companies that provide broadband services such as Netflix Inc., They say drafters mean to protect copyright , but effect will be to stifle dissent . Writers : Laws should reflect Congress ' stated aim to protect rights of Internet users globally .
Ivan Sigal and Rebecca MacKinnon say Congress is mulling bills to stop online piracy . The bill would require Internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast or Verizon Communications Inc., as well as other companies that provide broadband services such as Netflix Inc., They say drafters mean to protect copyright , but effect will be to stifle dissent . Writers : Laws should reflect Congress ' stated aim to protect rights of Internet users globally .