Independence Day for the Internet, too!

The EU celebrated America's Independence Day by rejecting the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) with a vote of 478 against and 39 for with 165 abstentions. Despite all the back room negotations and closed meetings, common sense prevailed.

Now that's a great way to celebrate freedom.

Happy Independence Day!

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