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[NMLUG] Re: allofmp3.com (ru)
On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:48:41 -0600, James Hamilton wrote
> On Tue, Aug 24, 2004 at 08:21:33AM -0500, Steve Milo wrote:
> > > But it IS a solution. What would be a more "Head on" approach. Protests?
> >
> > Protest are a viable option and even though this is a free country there are
> > too many of the wrong people protesting. Nonetheless it is an effective
> > solution when done with care and responsibility.
>
> I would argue that the masses using alternate download channels is a
> form of civil disobedience. This is not the first time that civil
> disobedience has been labeled criminal. Consumers generally
> complain when they don't get what they expected.
Using alternate download channels only succeeds in gathering statistics and
using that information as proof that more legislation has to be passed.
If you want to call yourself a consumer by all means. I dont think I am.
> > To paraphrase Dennis Miller: 'This is a country founded by men who blew
> > peoples heads off when the English taxed their favorite morning beverage.'
> > One would think that the same passion but not with the same violence would be
> > mustered to get rid of the DMCA. Or atleast fundamentally restructure that
> > horrendous Act.
>
> That was right then, now it's simply impractical to attempt to fight
> these folks yourself. http://tinyurl.com/545mk (recent /. article)
> lets me know who runs things the RIAA, MPAA have deep pockets.
Ok, its a free country. You can sit and worry about not having enough money.
I'll think of ways to make money.
> > Many people have also forgotten the well thought out, well written, hand
> > written letter to your Congresperson and Respresentive option. That method is
> > how the founders of this country conducted most of their correspondences.
> >
> > Too busy for that? Then by the same token I will ask how does anyone find
> > time to listen to so much dreck that floats over the 'airwaves'?
>
> Given that our representitive government represents those that can
> best pay for representation this solution is invalid for me. I'm
> poor and offer no lobby. The other issue is that I don't think most
> congress persons read much of the legislation that they sign off on.
Is inflation that high or are wages that low that pencil and paper cant be bought?
> > Steve M
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