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Orrin Hatch gets moron of the day award

And people wonder why politicians are loathed by young people...

Orrin Hatch wants to ban peer-to-peer networks

I have an idea. Why not enforce copyright law instead of interfering with technology? I realize it's not that simple, but come on, we've been through this already with VCR's, CD's and DVD's. Don't hate on the technology, address the problem. We don't ban cars because they run over people, and we don't ban toasters because they burn houses down. Don't ban a technology that may have legitimate use.

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  • I couldn't agree more. Orin Hatch has been in the RIAA's back pocket for years and repeatedly demonstrates that he doesn't understand technology. This is the same guy who wanted to allow the RIAA to hack your computer (his term was "blow up your computer") if they suspect you of sharing copyrighted files. No proof would have been needed and if you were hacked by mistake you'd have very little recourse against the RIAA. Advocating such vigilante justice shows his understanding of the justice system is on par with his understanding of technology.

  • The law can hold anyone responsible for ANY technology that INDUCES people to break copyright law. Does that apply to usenet software also? How about a web browser? Email client?

  • "The law can hold anyone responsible for ANY technology that INDUCES people to break copyright law. Does that apply to usenet software also? How about a web browser? Email client? "



    Why stop there? How about electricity? Telephone/cable lines?



    Know what INDUCES me to download music more than anything else? Lack of variety on the radio and outrageous CD prices.



    PS: Dear RIAA goons: I still buy more cds than anyone I know. My collection is well over 300. I lost track after I had to start boxing up old cds and putting them in the closet cuz I ran out of room in my media rack.

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