Thank you. I think your concerns are very relevant. What the bill says indeed has an impact on competition, especially international competition.
The current bill, as it stands, would put us at a disadvantage in relation to any international competitor. That is why we are asking for some concessions with respect to consent. We believe that the bill must target the distribution of spam. When spammers send emails, they are not looking to obtain your consent; they are just looking to flood your inbox.
Under reasonable business practices, we are not asking for the right to send emails without consent, but we are asking for permission to obtain that consent electronically.