According to 38 Degrees:

“There’s plenty to oppose in the Digital Economy Bill, it gives the government the ability to disconnect millions. Schools, libraries and businesses could see their connection cut if their pupils, readers of customers infringe any copyright. But one group likes it, the music industry. In a leaked memo a few days ago they admitted the only way to get the bill through would be to rush it through without a real parliamentary debate. Let’s stop that happening.”

The Open Rights Group is working with 38 Degrees  on the campaign. Spokesperson Jim Killock added:

“The numbers have exceeded even our expectations, but we are all clear that disconnection is wrong as a punishment. It should be no surprise to corporate lobbyists like the BPI are busy trying to write our copyright law, and forcing attemts to curtail our human rights to favour their business interests. But we expect better of our MPs. Many are decent folk; many won’t have through through the implications of this Bill. A debate is what allows the issues to be drawn out and understood – as well as fully publicly debated.

“The internet has become a fundamental part of our lives. While not yet a formal right, it clearly is the prime means by which we exercise our rights to work, to receive an education and for freedom of speech. This is what is drawing the reaction to this legislation. It has nothing to do with copyright infringement: we are appalled that the basic tool of our society – the internet – could be taken away from people because of trivial financial misdemeanours.”

To write to your MP (it really doesn’t take that long!), go to 38 Degrees site: Don’t rush through extreme web laws