https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/01/18/fearful-symmetry-2/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:41:30 -0400<![CDATA[A number of websites have &#8220;gone dark&#8221; in order to call attention to the SOPA/PIPA bill. It&#8217;s been called an Internet strike to protest a measure which allegedly promotes censorshhip. Bill Reader examines both bills and concludes that under the color of protecting intellectual property &#8220;the potential for censorship is strong&#8221;. It&#8217;s like a gun that could be fired. The argument will be that it isn&#8217;t going to be turned on the average guy, but that depends on who does the pointing. Reader says, &#8220;it could also reasonably be argued this will have little effect on the experience of the average American. It would depend largely on how restrictive the government chose to be.&#8221;]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:43:38 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/01/18/fearful-symmetry-2-n191351