Feingold and blogger freedom

Today, Sen. Feingold wrote in a diary:

I read with interest Kos's recent post where he writes that I'm someone who wants to restrict blogging.  That just isn't true.  I respect Kos's opinion and was sorry to read that he has that impression.  For my part, I intend to be a force to make sure that vigorous and free-wheeling blogging will continue without interference.  After all, I've just begun to blog!

I'm glad to hear that's his view.

And there's no better way for him to prove his commitment to a vigorous and free-wheeling blogosphere than by co-sponsoring the Reid Act (S.678).

Fact is, the FEC promulgated rules that specifically ensured that blogging would be protected without interference. CFR supporters (and Feingold was a lead sponsor) sued to overturn the FEC's rules. The trial judge ordered the FEC to regulate the Internet. Democrats on the FEC refused to appeal that part of the judge's decision.

So it's irrelevant whether Feingold wants a free-wheeling blogosphere without government interference. A federal judge has already stated that the medium MUST be regulated.

So my message to Feingold is simple -- you've stated the importance of a free blogosphere. Now put your words in action by becoming a co-sponsor of S.678.