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Michigan First With A Law That Could Outlaw VPNs

Posted by timothy on from the ban-dihydrogen-monoxide-before-it's-too-late dept.

zaren writes "Holy frell, Taco, we're gonna be criminals! I was checking out Freedom to Tinker after reading the posting about that multi-state anti-VPN-style legislation, and I saw a new posting that says that Michigan has ALREADY passed such legislation, and it goes into effect on MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003 . Guess I better tighten down the base station and batten down the hatches..."

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  1. Irony by JanusFury · · Score: 5, Funny

    Michigan residents being arrested on april fools' day because of a law that's a joke.

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  2. What will *really* happen... by 0x0d0a · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Hi, this is Mike. You remember me from yesterday? Yeah, well, I was wondering if I could "facilitate the recipt" of another couple of packets today. I was kinda thinking about maybe checking the weather."

    "Kid, I'm giving you express authority to send you all the packets you want. Get the hell off the support line." ...

    "Hi, this is Bob. I was wondering if I could decrypt something...I was thinking about buying a CD for my sister using https. Also, I..."

    "Blanket approval. Go for it."

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  3. Sitting down is illegal... by MosesJones · · Score: 5, Funny


    Today the RIAA announced it was pushing for legislation that made the use of chairs illegal

    "Pirates sit down to make these illegal copies that are destroying society" said an RIAA spokesperson "This is all about making it uncomfortable for the pirates"

    When questioned as to the many valid uses of chairs the spokesperson replied "Sure this will have a minor effect on some people, but isn't that worth it to protect the American way of life and ensure the success of democracy that rides on the music and movie industries, what are you some sort of Communist or one of the Al Q'uada people.... guards arrest this person"

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