If nothing else, the fact that this legislation is being seriously considered very clearly demonstrates that the interests of Congress lies not with the everyday citizens in the country it represents, but the corporations that line their pockets. The internet is essentially the last truly democratic news source, as there are no corporate interests at stake by some kid posting on their Tumblr or Facebook.
Nothing exemplifies American corporate degeneration better than what we're seeing now, as far as I'm concerned. Very unfortunate.