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I consider this a "black armband".

In the protest movement, there are those who self-immolate, suicide, or hunger strike. There are also those who rally in the streets, fly flags, wear ribbons, or armbands.

What matters is solidarity and communicating the message.

Given that I've heard discussion of SOPA/PIPA on NPR, BBC, and The New York Times already, notice has been made.

SOPA leads Google News, and I see 3800+ articles on it now. I expect more to follow. Google Trends and the news timeline are also informative: http://bit.ly/zRA1w4 (original link is far too long).




> I consider this a "black armband".

So HN is to SOPA as the SUV driver with the "Support Our Troops" magnet was to the occupation of Afghanistan/Iraq?


If it's the "Support our Troops ... end this war" variant.

And the SUV is a Prius. Or bicycle.


There were bits on the news on my radio stations this morning. That's mainstream, folks.




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