H.R. 1966 - Cyberbullying Prevention Act

May 19, 2009

The corporate media has linked teen idol Miley Cyrus, who plays schoolgirl rock star Hannah Montana in the hit Disney series and movie, to an unconstitutional bill now working its way through Congress.

Teen idol Miley Cyrus, who plays schoolgirl rock star Hannah Montana, had her feelings hurt, now the corporate media is using her as a poster child for a bill that would effectively criminalize free speech.




According to Reuters, Cyrus recently posted an angry tirade on her Twitter web page in response to criticism about her weight. Those remarks that you hateful people use are fighting words, the ones that scar people and cause them to do damage to themselves or others, the teenager wrote. Kids hurt themselves. This is not something to be taken lightly.

The First Amendment of the Constitution shouldnt be taken lightly, either. If passed, the Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act (HR 1966) would outlaw speech meant to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to a person. According to the text of the bill, individuals who bully others via any electronic means could face fines, two years in prison, or both. Critics call it the Censorship Act of 2009.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-1966