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Sen Hatch Would Like To Destroy Filetraders' PCs
CBackSlash writes "Sen. Hatch is interested in technology to remotely destroy computers. But it would only be used if you're downloading copyrighted material, and only the copyright owner should be able to wield this awesome power, since having the feds do it would be against the law. Here is the AP story from Yahoo!."
In related news, they said that the software is only compatible with Windows.
We Mac users never get any of the popular software...
Signed into law with an anonymous vote by a Republican controlled congress. Not that it matters, because it was a silent majority.
Please read the article before you spout your negative comments.
Of course nobody are talking about literaly blowing up your computer. As the article clearly states, it would be a temporary lock out, that could easily be lifted.
This is not so much different from for example revoking your drivers license if you are caught speeding. I know most Slashdoters are more attached to their computers than to their cars, but you still take it for granted that the government can revoke this right if you break their rules.
Of course, I see this is not an ideal solution. In the long run there must come a shift of paradigms in technology which can establish a digital media market, secure for both the content provider and the buyer. Laws like this are for dealing with acute problems, not long term solutions. In the long term, the market should sort itself out.
How small a thought it takes to fill a whole life
I wonder if the elders of Mr. Hatch's church;
the Mormon Church; know about this tendency
toward violence?
Perhaps they might want such an animal to
represent the Church in Congress.
It's time to strip him of his temple recommend
and make him take off his temple garments!
MCP
Cleara
I see you post drivel like this every time this subject comes up, which is often. I know how you think, you think it should be legal to download copyrighted material because it doesn't take away anything blablabla. JUST FUCKING SHUT UP ALREADY. You've established that you're 15 years old or completely clueless. Just stop. Please.