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Bush Signs Law Targeting P2P Pirates

Posted by Zonk on from the another-victory-in-the-war-on-terror dept.

BlakeCaldwell writes "CNet is reporting that President Bush signed into law the Family Entertainment and Copyright Act (previously-reported). A lawbreaker can land in jail for up to three years for distributing a single copy of a prerelease movie on the Internet. The MPAA's president Dan Glickman applauded the move, stating he wanted to 'thank the congressional sponsors of this legislation for their strong advocacy for intellectual property rights.'"

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  1. In soviet russia... by TrippTDF · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...they don't have this problem.

  2. New name for law... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They should call it the Federal Entertainment Copyright Act of Law (FECAL). That way, when the FBI goes to bust someone, they can have a press release where they say:

    "We here at the FBI take FECAL matters very seriously, and Jimmy here is in way over his head."

  3. Funny that they stress "Family Entertainment". by Pantero+Blanco · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, Mr President, I don't think this has anything to do with the American family. Just say Movie Protection or something.

  4. irony by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    irony: President Bush signing anything that involves the word "intellectual"

  5. Nice knowing you guys by sgtron · · Score: 4, Funny

    Been nice knowing you guys.. wait.. we'll all meet up again in the big house and talk over the old times together.. it'll be fun!

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    No todo lo que es oro brilla
  6. Re:the word sponsor just leaves a bad taste.... by doublem · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's the REAL Golden Rule.

    The one who has the Gold makes the Rules

    --
    "Live Free or Die." Don't like it? Then keep out of the USA
  7. Re:Not that bad... by 0x461FAB0BD7D2 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Simply put: Passion of the Christ DVD sales