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A New Bill Proposal: It’s time to put Social Decorum Requirements in Place by Force

A BILL IN THE WORKS: NEED INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS

To deter and punish online true threats, criminal solicitation, and incitement to imminent violence; to protect persons and property; and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Internet and Media Accountability Act of 2025.”

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) Findings.— Congress finds that—
(1) digitally mediated threats and calls for imminent violent offenses endanger life, chill civic participation, and impose substantial public costs;
(2) the First Amendment protects advocacy—even harsh or unpopular ideas—but does not protect true threats, criminal solicitation, or incitement to imminent lawless action; and
(3) narrowly tailored criminal offenses, civil remedies, and court-supervised restrictions are necessary to prevent violence while preserving constitutional rights.

(b) Purpose.— To establish clear federal offenses and remedies for online threats, criminal solicitation, and incitement to imminent violence; to authorize strong, time-limited, reviewable sanctions; and to provide restitution for victims.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Electronic communication service means any service enabling users to create, transmit, or share content by wire or radio, including social media, messaging services, websites, forums, and broadcasting.
(2) True threat means a statement that a reasonable person would understand as a serious expression of intent to commit an unlawful act of violence against a specific person or readily identifiable group, made with at least reckless disregard as to whether it will be perceived as a threat.
(3) Criminal solicitation means intentionally commanding, requesting, or encouraging another to commit a covered violent offense, with the purpose that such offense be committed.
(4) Incitement to imminent lawless action means speech directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and likely to produce such action, made with intent that such action occur.
(5) Imminent means expected to occur forthwith or within a close temporal window such that law enforcement cannot reasonably intercede.
(6) Covered violent offense includes homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault, arson, bombing, and targeted property destruction creating a substantial risk to human life, including attempts and conspiracies.

SEC. 4. OFFENSES.

(a) True threats via electronic communication.—
Whoever, using an electronic communication service, knowingly or recklessly transmits a true threat with the purpose of placing the target in fear of unlawful violence shall be fined, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
Enhancements (up to 10 years) apply if—
(1) the target is a minor or an official/worker performing public duties (e.g., judge, election worker, law-enforcement, health-care, critical-infrastructure); or
(2) the threat is coupled with doxxing that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury.

(b) Criminal solicitation of a covered violent offense online.—
Whoever, with purpose that a covered violent offense be committed, commands, requests, or encourages another to commit such offense via an electronic communication service shall be fined, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.

(c) Incitement to imminent lawless action online.—
Whoever, via an electronic communication service, intentionally incites or produces imminent lawless action and where such action is likely to occur, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

(d) Attempt and conspiracy.—
Attempt or conspiracy to violate this section is punishable as the underlying offense.

SEC. 5. EXPRESS PROTECTIONS FOR LAWFUL SPEECH.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to criminalize—
(1) news reporting; academic, artistic, or historical analysis; satire; or the distribution of lawfully obtained public records;
(2) abstract advocacy of ideas or political change not directed to producing imminent lawless action and not likely to produce such action; or
(3) offensive or hyperbolic opinions absent the elements defined in section 4.

SEC. 6. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS.

(a) Mens rea.— The Government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the mental state required for each offense.
(b) Specificity.— Charging instruments must identify the target(s), the content at issue, platform(s), date(s), and facts establishing imminence, likelihood, or purpose.
(c) Lawful process.— Digital evidence shall be obtained under warrant or other lawful process; providers shall preserve records upon valid legal request.
(d) No prior restraint.— Courts shall not impose blanket or indefinite prohibitions on future speech.

SEC. 7. SENTENCING, RESTITUTION, AND VICTIM PROTECTION.

(a) Sentencing factors.— In addition to the guidelines, courts shall consider the number/vulnerability of victims, foreseeability of harm, scope/coordination of the conduct, prior similar conduct, and mitigation.
(b) Restitution.— Mandatory restitution for security costs, relocation, medical/counseling, and protective infrastructure reasonably incurred due to the offense.
(c) Victim privacy.— Protective orders may limit redisclosure of addresses, medical info, or other sensitive data introduced in proceedings.

SEC. 8. TARGETED POST-CONVICTION CONDITIONS (TIME-LIMITED).

(a) Court-supervised restrictions.— Upon conviction under section 4, a court may impose narrowly tailored conditions reasonably related to the offense, including:
(1) no-contact orders with victims, witnesses, or co-conspirators, including online references designed to harass or intimidate;
(2) prohibition on using specific accounts, handles, groups, or websites used to facilitate the offense;
(3) monitored or restricted internet access during imprisonment and supervised release, with carve-outs for employment, education, healthcare, legal/political participation, and family necessities;
(4) platform- or forum-specific restrictions where the offense occurred.
(b) Duration and review.— Communication conditions may not exceed 5 years on supervised release without annual judicial review and must terminate when no longer necessary.
(c) No permanent gag orders or blanket internet bans.

SEC. 9. CIVIL REMEDIES AND EMERGENCY RELIEF.

(a) Private right of action.— A person threatened or targeted in violation of section 4 may seek damages, injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees.
(b) Temporary orders.— On clear and convincing evidence, courts may issue targeted takedown or anti-doxxing orders directed to specific unlawful content, with prompt notice and adversarial review.

SEC. 10. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CONSEQUENCES (NARROW, REVIEWABLE).

(a) Conviction-based limits.— For felony convictions under section 4, a court may, as a condition of probation or supervised release, impose time-limited ineligibility (not to exceed 3 years) for discretionary non-emergency grants or contracts directly related to communications services used in the offense.
(b) Exemptions.— No restriction may deny access to emergency medical care, basic nutrition assistance for dependents, disability benefits, or constitutionally protected voting participation.
(c) Appeal and restoration.— Individuals may seek early restoration upon showing sustained compliance and rehabilitation.

SEC. 11. PLATFORM COOPERATION AND SAFE HARBORS.

(a) Good-faith compliance.— Interactive computer services that, pursuant to valid legal process, preserve records or remove content adjudicated to violate this Act shall not incur civil liability for such acts.
(b) Transparency.— Platforms responding to orders under this Act shall publish periodic transparency reports consistent with user privacy and ongoing investigations.

SEC. 12. FEDERAL–STATE COORDINATION.

This Act supplements State criminal law. Federal, State, Tribal, and local authorities are encouraged to coordinate evidence preservation, referrals, and victim protection.

SEC. 13. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

Nothing in this Act authorizes surveillance or enforcement that violates the Constitution or laws of the United States, or abridges any right protected by the First, Fourth, Fifth, or Fourteenth Amendments.

SEC. 14. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act or its application is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.

SEC. 15. EFFECTIVE DATE; SUNSET REVIEW.

This Act takes effect 180 days after enactment. The Attorney General shall report to Congress within 4 years on prosecutions, outcomes, restitution, and First Amendment impacts. Sections 8–11 shall sunset after 6 years unless reauthorized.

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Ezekiel Bread: How To Make It

How to Make Ezekiel Bread

  1. Gather Your Ingredients:

Grains and Legumes: Typically, you’ll need wheat berries, barley, millet, spelt, and lentils. You can also add beans like kidney beans or pinto beans.
You’ll want at least 2 cups of each ffor the next part.

Other Ingredients: Water, honey (or another natural sweetener), salt, olive oil (not that supermarket shit, real olive oil will look like pond scum in oil and taste like heaven, and yeast.

  1. Sprouting the Grains and Legumes:

Soak Overnight: Place each type of grain and legume in separate bowls. Cover them with water and let them soak overnight for about 8-12 hours.

Rinse and Sprout: After soaking, rinse them thoroughly. Leave the grains and legumes in a sprouting jar or a colander, rinsing them a couple of times a day. Let them sprout for about 1-2 days until tiny tails appear.

  1. Drying the Sprouted Grains:

Once sprouted, you’ll need to dry them before milling. Spread the sprouted grains and legumes on baking sheets and either dehydrate them in a dehydrator or place them in the oven at a very low temperature until fully dried.

  1. Milling Into Flour:

After the sprouted grains are dried, grind them into flour using a grain mill or a high-powered blender. This fresh sprouted flour will be the base for your bread.

  1. Making the Dough:

In a large bowl, combine the sprouted grain flour with water, a bit of honey for sweetness, salt for flavor, a little oil, and yeast. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for several minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.

  1. Letting the Dough Rise:

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1-2 hours).

  1. Baking the Bread:

Preheat your oven to around 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan. Let it rise again briefly, then bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

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Blips In Time Written, Sang by Lasentri

Lyrics

Shadows at my door

Names I knew but now are gone

Empty chairs remain

Wind through an old frame

Carries whispers in the dust

I still hear their laugh

We are only blips in time

Fading echoes, lost in rhyme

Stars forget the dreams we keep

Universe forgets we sleep

We are dust on ancient hands

Washed away by shifting sands

Hold me now before I fade

Before the memory’s unmade

Graves in quiet rows

Carry secrets none will tell

Stone becomes the sky

I am still here, why?

Fate’s a cruel and patient thief

Leaves the rest to ache

We are only blips in time

Fading echoes, lost in rhyme

Stars forget the dreams we keep

Universe forgets we sleep

We are dust on ancient hands

Washed away by shifting sands

Hold me now before I fade

Before the memory’s unmade

The older I get, the more it seems

The world keeps shrinking inside my dreams

Every face I loved, a passing star

I can’t remember where they are

We are only blips in time

Fading echoes, lost in rhyme

Stars forget the dreams we keep

Universe forgets we sleep

We are dust on ancient hands

Washed away by shifting sands

If I fade before you do…

Promise you’ll remember too.

We were here… for a moment.

If you want my full sheet music. Please email me. I am interested in selling the music to the ones who share the passion for the kind of music I enjoy.

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Almost Home Written, Sang by Lasentri

Lyrics

Still got your letter in a drawer I never open,

Yellowed edges, every word unspoken.

I thought you’d be the one to stay,

But life don’t care what hearts betray.

Every night since, I’ve poured a glass,

Talked to ghosts that never pass.

Tried moving on with someone new—

But no one ever felt like you.

Almost love, almost mine, almost real,

But never enough to truly feel.

The years just keep on dragging by,

And I’m still learning how to lie.

Loneliness—it ain’t just pain,

It’s thunder without any rain.

I needed warmth, I needed skin,

But I found the cold, again and again.

Had a few that came in close,

Some kissed sweet, some hurt the most.

But every time I gave a chance,

They’d slip away like circumstance.

I’m not young like I used to be,

Time’s a mirror that don’t lie to me.

I still wear this aching pride,

But it’s lonely being the man who tried.

Almost love, always near, never stayed,

Every promise just delayed.

Hands I held, eyes I chased,

Still felt like something was misplaced.

Loneliness—it digs so deep,

Steals your hunger, robs your sleep.

I needed fire, I needed truth,

But all I got was shades of youth.

I gave the best I had to give,

But I forgot how to really live.

Played the part, wore the smile,

But damn, it’s been a lonely while.

I thought by now I’d build a home,

But every road just leads alone…

The man I am, he waits, he bleeds—

But never gets the love he needs.

Almost love… my greatest lie,

Still chasing what I can’t define.

A name that echoes in the dark,

A memory that left its mark.

Loneliness—it’s carved in bone,

It’s knowing you’ll die alone.

I needed someone to call my own…

But all I found… was almost home.

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Billboard of Regrets. Written, Sang by Lasentri

Lyrics

Weve been friends for forty years, through storms and sunny days

Even with those empty miles, and roads that split our ways

We had to lose ourselves to find, the love we couldnt see

Now Im sittin here, just thinkin bout you, and what you mean to me

Cause Im the billboard of regrets, lit up in your rearview

Every smile and every tear still points my heart to you

That smile, those eyes, the perfect dream that never came to be

Memories lost to another man, whos just a shadow of me

And I sit and smile, cause your happiness is all I wanna see

I watch your life from far away, Ive seen you fight and fall

Ive seen you rise up strong again, and stand through it all

Sometimes I close my eyes at night, and drift in make-believe

Where youre here with me and weve got all the time we need

Cause Im the billboard of regrets, lit up in your rearview

Every smile and every tear still points my heart to you

That smile, those eyes, the perfect dream that never came to be

Memories lost to another man, whos just a shadow of me

And I sit and smile, cause your happiness is all I wanna see

I could tell you how I feel, but it might just break us down

So Ill hold it in and let the silence be the only sound

And if the Good Lords listening when I lay me down tonight

Ill pray He keeps you laughing, and your future shining bright

Im still the billboard of regrets, but Im glad youre doing fine

Even if it means this heart of mine stays somewhere left behind

That smile, those eyes, the perfect dream Ill never get to see

But Id trade my days, and all my nights, just to know youre free

And I sit and smile cause your happiness is all I wanna see

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The Road, the Rain, and Revelation
—a reflection told in the winds of Copper Harbor

The morning rose behind a curtain of stormclouds—no fanfare, no golden fanfare from the east, just a quiet gray that draped over the Keweenaw like a woolen shawl soaked in sorrow. I was on my way to Copper Harbor, winding through the hills where pines whisper secrets older than our country. The road, usually a ribbon of calm, had become a serpent in the rain—slippery, coiled, and twitching with danger.

The heavens had opened like a grief-stricken heart, the rain falling not in drops, but in sheets—great veils of water slapping against the windshield as if trying to cleanse something I couldn’t name. The wipers worked like preachers in a revival—frenzied, relentless—but even they couldn’t keep up with the downpour. It was the kind of storm that makes the earth hold its breath.

Lauren Daigle’s voice rose from the speakers like a psalm cracked open. Her notes wrapped around my ribs and pulled something loose. I sang with her—not for show, not to pass time, but because the song had found something raw inside me. I didn’t know whether I was praying or pleading. I only knew I felt seen.

And then they appeared.

A doe and her three fawns stepped from the treeline like ghosts pulled from the mist. They didn’t run—they arrived. Majestic, fragile, untouchable. The mother stopped dead in the center of the road, and the babies followed, delicate as thoughts not yet spoken.

There was no time to think.

I jerked the wheel hard, a move that should have sent me spinning into a tree or worse. But instead, the car slid into the ditch as smooth as butter across warm bread. No jolt. No crash. Just silence. I sat there, breathless, heart hammering like a warning bell in a lighthouse storm.

“Fuckers!” I screamed—not in rage, but in that strange place between fear and awe, where language spills from the gut instead of the tongue.

I stepped out.

The air smelled of pine needles and wet soil, ancient and alive. The deer didn’t flee. They just looked at me. The smallest fawn—no taller than my knee—lifted its head. And I swear to you, it nodded. Not like an animal, but like a knowing. A gesture older than language. Then, one by one, they turned and slipped back into the woods as quietly as they had come.

I stood there soaked to the bone, rooted in mud and mystery.

It’s in moments like this—brief, blinding, holy—that I wonder if God speaks not through thunder or scripture, but through the pause between heartbeats. Through a song on the radio. Through four sets of silent eyes on a lonely road in the rain.

And sometimes, I believe… He does.