Seeking Arguments Against the CBDTPA?

ccfpark writes "I am going to Washington D.C. next week to talk to my senator (Bill Nelson of FL) and his technology advisor, Reg Lichty, about the CBDTPA. I am personally against this bill as it has the possibility of labeling me as a criminal for my participation in Open Sorce projects such as Handhelds.Org and Tuxscreen, where we endeavor replace proprietary operating systems on consumer electronics with Linux. If this bill is passed it may lead to outlawing these types of activities because it could circumvent software copy protection in these products. What I need are some good resources for formulating a business and political argument against this bill, so that I can speak to these politicians on their level."

Comments

Asking Slashdot?

[czardonic]

Um, okay. Here is the most common approach proffered in these parts:

Walk into the meeting and shout "Micro$oft sucks, Open Source rules!" (I'm not sure how to pronounce the "$", but go with your gut.) If he disagrees, ostracize him from the conversation.

The key is to be as self-righteous and condescending as possible. This will show everyone listening that you are in charge.

Re:Bogus Laws

[Eric Damron]

"I am sick of having to read articles about laws that are going to impead or "unalienable rights" whell, they are being alientated."

Yeah, I'm sick of it too. I don't think I'll read /. anymore!