So, the title says it all. I am a 15 year old teenager, to start off. I don't know all that much about Protect IP and SOPA, but as a new user of Reddit, I have seen lots of posts and decided to get involved. That being said, from my limited research, I am still unsure as to what exactly SOPA and Protect IP are. I understand the basic concepts, but if someone could please elaborate on them in an unbiased fashion, that would be great. I need to know enough on the subject to be able to speak confidently. I will also continue to do outside research on my own.

I will not reveal details of how, but I am almost certainly able to meet with or have direct contact with US Senator Ben Cardin. I am a resident of Maryland. I am fairly confident that he is in fact a co-sponsor of Protect IP. Reddit, I would like for you guys to help me out with my "pitch" to him, or what exactly should be said in the short amount of time I can speak to him - roughly 1-3 minutes. I would like to change his mind about Protect IP.

I am also involved in a leadership and advocacy program which takes us to Washington D.C to meet with members of the House. I am not positive as to who I am meeting, but I know I will be meeting with representatives. The same goes for above in regards to talking to them.

All help is appreciated, and I am really interested in what you guys have to offer me. I will be sure to follow up on what happens in the next few weeks, when I will be visiting.

tl;dr - meeting with powerful government officials, help me pitch our philosophy about SOPA and Protect IP

EDIT - wow holy shit, front page. I have read through most of the comments and really appreciate the advice. Thank you all so much for helping me