[kpanghmc]

"But we have the technology, Google has the technology, we have the brainpower in this country, we certainly can figure it out."

Even if this were true, just because Google has the capability to do this doesn't mean every company does. If it costs Google $X million to prevent online piracy on their sites, is it reasonable to expect every web startup to do the same?

[mgkimsal]

SOPA backers can't be responsible for every undercapitalized entrepreneur in America.

[WildUtah]

For those who missed the joke, sixth paragraph:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/colum...

[asmosoinio]

For the lazy:

---- "I can't be responsible for every undercapitalized entrepreneur in America," Mrs. Clinton said in 1993, responding to charges that her plan would bankrupt businesses and cut employment.

[mgkimsal]

Anyone downvoting this is probably not old enough to remember Hillary Clinton: https://www.google.com/search?q=hillary+clinton+undercapital...

[nitrogen]

Every bootstrapping entrepreneur in America can't be responsible for Hollywood.

[ericd]

They are responsible for fostering a vital economy. Since undercapitalized entrepreneurs are the source of many of the US's great companies, congress is responsible for making it so that they continue to be able to operate efficiently.

[thebigshane]

What `ercid` said isn't wrong. I don't understand why he should be down-voted for missing subtle sarcasm.

[ericd]

Ah shoot, thanks. I didn't read very carefully :-\ Apologies to parent for my misplaced blowhardiness. There's a reason sarcasm is discouraged on HN, though.