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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. A Shame by Saturninus · · Score: -1, Redundant

    It's a shame the music industry has that much impact on the educational system. What a waste of time. Do not more serious issues need to get addressed, for instance teen pregnancy and drug use? Why does something like copyright law classes get funded anywhere?