Forcing small businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations with limited resources to spend $185,000 per domain name just to protect their brands I don't think is sustainable.
I believe, in fact, with the right process in place, this program could enable new, innovative business models that expand user choice.
Cybersquatting remains a serious problem.
I don't think this is ready for prime time.
I think that the suggestion that this be delayed, and that consensus is developed by the various stakeholders, is a very reasonable one.
I mean, that is a pittance. I mean, once that is used by a handful of organizations, then what happens?
I think that is really what has risen up in the testimony today. And that is what I think is really troubling.
I stand with President Obama and Nebraskans like Randy who know we must figure out a way to create jobs while protecting our land and water.
Just because you create jobs does not give you the green light to take American land for your private gain.
As a Nation, we are facing our next moon challenge. Energy is our moon challenge.
The TCPA sets a floor, and not a ceiling, allowing States to experiment and give consumers more protections, should they wish to do so.