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British Schoolkids Get Copyright Education

Posted by michael on from the don't-coupy-that-flouppy dept.

Krafty Koder writes "The Register reports that British school children will be indoctrinated in copyright law , in a scheme backed by the music industry, as part of the government sponsored Music Manifesto initiative. In response, kuro5hin have posted an open letter on this issue." The U.S. has its own version.

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  1. If it happesn by Lord_Dweomer · · Score: 5, Interesting
    If this ever happens in the US to my little brother, I will be sure to educate him, and provide him with PLENTY of insightful questions and comments about the motives behind this "education" the TRUTH about copyright laws, and some wonderful facts about the industries pushing this.

    I think it would be great if someone made a list of such things that we could xerox and pass out to all the students so they can be PROPERLY educated.

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  2. Do we really want corporate America influencing... by Techie2000 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Our educational system? Sure copyright is an issue that is controversial, and piracy is a problem, however I don't think that it is a good idea for corporations to be the ones funding this type of thing. It compromises the educational integrity of dealing with the subject subjectively from both sides. I wouldn't be surprised if in the future someone gets suspended for wearing a "bit torrent" t-shirt on anti-piracy day or something...

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