I have concerns that the law (SOPA) could be overreaching in restricting "fair use." However, in the USA, we have a long tradition (stare decisis) concerning fair use, parody, and other legitimate uses of copyrighted content.
Personally, I think the world was just fine before some giant media companies put a legitimate and popular face on blatant piracy. And, at this point, I can't say that I think a raging, uncontrolled Internet that steals everything that has been digitized for mass distribution is a good thing. Because their business models are built on the redistribution of other people's IP content, I'm sure some of the big players are walking the halls of Congress with bags of money, teams of lobbyists, and reams of emails based of fear tactics that this legislation will kill the internet.
As webmasters, both you and I know this isn't so.
It kinda reminds me of the Wild, Wild West with bank robbers (pirates), a new sheriff in town (SOPA), and a general population that just wants to get along.
I always thought the intention was to make the internet a tool for the betterment of mankind, not a safe haven for thieves and malcontents. The days of the Wild, Wild West of the Internet are coming to an end, hopefully. The time has come for the robbers to end their reign of terror. I hope whatever replaces the current situation is respectful of peoples property rights and privacy rights; but, the current situation is unsustainable in my eyes.
Just my opinion.
