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CBDTPA Finds A Champion In the House

Posted by timothy on from the is-there-an-ebay-for-congress dept.

pshoemaker writes: "Wired is reporting that House member Adam Schiff of Burbank is seeking a co-sponsor for his House version of Hollings' CBDTPA. His 'Dear Colleagues' letter lays-out the same inspired thinking: that without copy protection there can be no broadband entertainment." Another reader suggests: "Be sure to also check out who's been paying him just so you know who it is he's representing..."

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  1. Adam Schiff? by TheGreenLantern · · Score: 4, Funny

    NO!!!! Why Adam Schiff, why? I know times have probably been tough since you lost your job as DA of New York City, but please don't sell out to the Hollywood lobby!

    Quick, someone get Ben Stone and Jack McCoy on the phone and tell them to talk some sense into the old man.

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  2. Do you really think these guys believe by Archfeld · · Score: 4, Funny

    this, or are they that corrupt ?

    The 'industry' estimates it lost 3 billion...based on WHAT ?!?!?! Figures they had surgically removed from Sen. Hollins A$$ ??
    What is the basis for this absolute dollar value ??

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    errr....umm...*whooosh* *whoosh* Is this thing on ?
  3. I've been wondering by Viogression · · Score: 4, Funny

    So tell me... What makes more sense? The CBDTPA? or this?