SOPA Vs. 1984

The SOPA bill relates to the book 1984 because the bill allows law enforcement to censor the Internet. Basically if law enforcement doesn't like it, agree with it, or support it; they can censor it so you can't read it. This is similar to 1984 because in the book "Big Brother" censors and alters newspapers and books to ensure the party is always right. Both the bill and the book allow the government to change or cover up information the they don't want other people to see. Also, the punishment for committing a crime isn't as harsh as in 1984, but it is still pretty steep; five years in prison. Both the party in the book and the SOPA bill say they are protecting you but they are really violating your freedom of speech rights. In the book 1984 the party uses spies and T.V. screens to watch what you are doing and they have a whole building dedicated to falsifying information to agree with the government. The SOPA bill tells the Internet service provider to monitor and block websites, advertisements, and online articles. In conclusion, both the bill and the party use their governmental power and authority to control the citizens.