U.S. Spam Law to Take Effect Jan. 1

We lead with news that the U.S. 'anti'-spam law, written largely by the Direct Marketing Association, will enter into effect on January 1. The bill preempts existing state laws which are tougher (states' rights anyone?), so for many citizens, this is purely a pro-spam law. The FTC is thinking about bounty hunters to enforce the new law (which you can and probably should read for yourself).

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Terrorists get to write our anti-terrorist laws...

[kaltkalt]

it's a travesty that the largest domestic terrorist organization, the DMA, is allowed to give input into the creation of our anti-terror laws. Yes, unsolicited commercial advertising is a form of terrorism.

Re:More anti-government ranting...

[thoolihan]

Thanks for using logic and points as opposed to abusive language and blanket statements in your argument.

The problem with the federal law is that it doesn't do nearly enough.

Yes, because the government has done so well with education, substance abuse, border protection, corporate abuse, and the economy. With a record like that, I can see why you would want more involvement.

-t

Posse

[penguinoid]

From the FA:Supporters envision the day when armies of 18-year-olds will be transformed into a global posse,

I would much rather 18 year old pussy, thank you very much.