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Why is the most prominent image a map? Is there really a geographical component to this issue? Or rather, is that purported geographical component so pressing that it requires a map that takes up all available above-the-fold space?

* To be less harsh...I think it's great you're gathering up the important legislative facts about this bill. I just overreact when I see maps being used for seemingly little purpose.

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I don't know that the map itself offers much, but as the OP stated, it does help you quickly see who in your or any other state supports SOPA. I didn't realize there was anything below the fold though; when I see a large map like that, I assume it's the whole page and ignore the scroll bar, but that's just me.

As an aside, I learned that Ben Quayle in Arizona, who serves as the Chairman for the Science Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation [1], supports this bill. That made me especially sad; I had, perhaps foolishly, expected someone in such a position to understand the evils of this bill.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_Science_Sub...

I wanted people to see at a glance whether there's a chance their own representative is supporting the Act.

Also, the reason I started looking at it was to see if there really was a concentration of support in any particular region. It seems as though there is.

But your point is well taken... I probably should make it smaller so it's clear there's more information below.

Thank you

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