ok lets acknowledge the fact that I'm an idiot right up front.......
But, I believe that these 'clarifications' do not need to 'pass' anything. These are not new laws or new regulations, but as the DoJ sees it they are clarifications. Therefore, they tell Congress that they are doing it, then they proceed to do it. Thats why there is such a fuss. Because 30 days after the date given (8/24/04) they can start to enforce said 'clarifications'. The problem is that since these are not new laws passed by congress and all that, but that they will have the effect of criminalizing instantly 1st amendment protect content, and make webmasters who are complying with the older interpretations of the same law instant outlaws.
Thats my understanding of it.
It also appears to be the opinion of our lawyers as well.
spaz
