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"Super-DMCA" Bills In Tennessee and Arkansas
David Turner writes "Tomorrow, Tennessee's Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing
on two nearly identical DMCA-like bills. These bills threaten
personal privacy, anonymity, and security research. SB
213 and HB457
are similar to state laws
introduced all over the country by the MPAA. Despite amendments, the bills still threaten digital freedom. Last
month, twenty people showed up at the Massachusetts public
hearing, and effectively opposed the one MPAA lobbyist. If you attend, speak from notes rather than simply reading a statement (but you
may be able to submit written testimony). Please come to Legislative
Plaza in Nashville, rooms 12 and 14 at 3:30pm." And Kraken137 writes "The House and Senate of the Arkansas state legislature have passed the MPAA's "Super-DMCA" Bill, and it is now sitting on the Governor's desk awaiting his signature. It's not too late to convince him to veto this bill! Arkansas residents are urged to contact the Governor's office to express their opposition to this violation of rights. The ever-vigilant EFF has a page where residents can send a fax to Governor Huckabee's office to let their voices be heard. Remember, paper and phone calls make more of a difference than emails!"
Knowing /. most people will just fax him a black page. The MPAA will be quaking in their boots at the huge bills for toner!
In Soviet Russia, beowulf clusters imagine YOU!
Friends, we are wasting our time with petty faxes, emails and written letters. We need to band together and purchase a Tomahawk cruise missile and then, only then, will be convince these infidels that they are wrong.
is this the most links ever in a Slashdot article? We should give amnesty to everyone who comments without R'ing The F'ing A's.
"And this is my boy, Sherman. Speak, Sherman." "Hello." "Good boy."
Don't fall into the trap of thinking you can "make a difference".. Don't oppose the decisions of the government, that would be undemocratic of you. They know whats best for you, they are provided all the info they need on these issues by well-paid professionals.
Just sit back and take it easy.. writing letters is hard. Hey! whats on TV? could be you're missing a reeeealy good show! Nothing more to see here, move along..
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I'll write to your senator as well. Please post his e-mail address, home address, work address, home and work phone and fax. Also use the subject 'SPAMMER EXPOSED'.
You think that I'm crazy, you should see this guy!
"I'm Governor Huckabee, and I congradulate Canada on the preservation of it's national igloo."
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
Oh, wait..
Note to self: get smarter troll to guard door.
Really how often has any new technology come out of Tennessee or Arkansas?
Maybe a competitor was trying to steal Jack Daniel's distilling technique, and the Tennessee Senate had to act fast.
It's fun to violate D.M.C.A.
Will I retire or break 10K?
I'm sure he'll send Deputy Dawg around to rustle up the perpetrators.
Stop by my site where I write about ERP systems & more
Nothing's illegal until you're caught. Now it's worse to get caught. Don't get caught.
So, if I change all the '2's found in this natural number to '6's, then will the voice sound more like Michael Jackson?
What those who want activist courts fear is rule by the people.
but unless the governor is corrupt
g overnment
Replace governor with any of the following:
politician
senator
president
adminstration
Sorry, but I can't help but laugh at that statement. The governor receives donations like any other politician.
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Word!
Say goodnight Jack!
Novel theory: Modern Man evolved from psychopath
An Effective Strategy
Congratulations, MPAA and RIAA, you have found the right way to do the wrong thing.
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