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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. We all know what we shouldn't be doing by Icupnimpn2 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Although I agree that 3 years for a single copy seems harsh, I can't say I'm angry that this law was enacted. It seems to have an effect only on people who are doing one very specific thing with p2p software that we all know they shouldn't be doing anyway. At least p2p software in general or bittorrent weren't made illegal. Only distributing pre-release movies. Answer? Wait until they're released.

  2. Re:Ridiculous by lysergic.acid · · Score: 0, Troll

    rape doesn't hurt corporate america, in fact, rape can even stimulate the economy by forcing victims to seek out therapy/pharmacutical treatment. plus, what do corporate lobbies care about rape? middle aged upper class caucasion males don't really have to worry much about sexual assault unless they're the assailant. the body of legislations passed in a particular government directly reflects its dominant ideology and where the power lies.

    it's the economy, stupid.

  3. Re:Funny that they stress "Family Entertainment". by node+3 · · Score: 1, Troll

    That's what I said, what the fuck does the family have to do with the movie industry.

    It's not "the family", it's "The Family".

    "Don Valenti would like to have a word with you. For your sake, I hope the word isn't 'goodbye'."