Doug Ireland notes [3] that, due to a legal decision, the Federal Election Commission [4] is beginning to extend the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 [5] to the Internet. Republican commissioner Bradley Smith [6] says one issue they've "argued over, debated, wrestled with, is how to value assistance to a campaign." Major questions include, "If someone sets up a homepage and links to their favorite politician, is that a contribution?" and "Do we give bloggers the press exemption?" Smith warns, "I think grassroots Internet activity is in danger. The impact would affect email lists. ... It's going to be bizarre."