I think this needs a little clarification. Obama doesn't support SOPA/PIPA because he thinks its a poor political move (which it is). Republicans support it because they think their voters want to see unflinching ideals (which, to a degree, is also true). None of them (Mr. President included) know what it's really all about, nor what kind of an impact it would have on the internet or humanity as a whole. The important thing to realize is that they are all politicians at heart.

In related news, this really makes me sick:
http://www.publishers.org/press/56/