As we discussed the SOPA and PIPA bills in front of the Senate and House on Silicon Prairie News‘ Prairecast today, one of the viewers liked something I said and mentioned that I should teach civics. Though meant as a compliment, I found it intriguing that someone thought my read of and commenting on a couple of bills qualified me to teach civics.
We owe it to ourselves and our future generations to read more about what is being proposed for future laws. Even more, we need to remain vigilant about what the politicians say in public, sponsor in chambers and espouse in print. No civics teacher needed in the days of Google, open government, public records laws and FOIA.