Polifrog has been slow picking up on this bill and is still researching it but the fact that this has been under consideration is an indication that all our lawmakers should be replaced.
Via Daren Bakst...
The NC legislature is considering a bill (HB 748) tonight that could force many people communicating through the Internet and mentioning a political candidate to file reports with the state.NC. House Bill 748.
This means a blog that does regular political analysis could be forced to send in reports to the state.
Almost any web site that just mentions a political candidate in any context could be forced to file reports.
The law specifically exempts print and broadcast media from this reporting requirement, but picks on the "new media."
Update:
Meet the primary sponsors of HB 748.
Deborah Ross (D)
Paul Stam (R)
Jennifer Weiss (D)
Nelson Dollar (R)
These four representatives and any that cosponsored or supported this bill with their vote should loose their position regardless of party affiliation. Conservatives in particular should go for their blatant attempt to squelch individual free speech.
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