Illegal gambling and piracy hurt the American economy . Smith : Stop Online Crime Act designed to protect consumers , companies . Smith : Word about the bill has spread around the country . He 's open to constructive debate that could produce strong anti - piracy legislation .
Illegal counterfeiting and piracy hurt the U.S. economy . Smith : Stop Online Piracy Act designed to protect consumers , companies . Smith : Misinformation about the bill has spread around the Internet . He 's open to constructive suggestions that will produce strong anti-piracy legislation .