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Canadian Law Profs Counter CRIA Propaganda
An anonymous reader writes "The Globe and Mail reports that Canadian law professors have countered the Canadian recording industry's misinformation campaign in a new 600-page book that is being made freely available under a creative commons license. Led by Professor Michael Geist, the book provides full coverage of the possibility of Canada adopting DMCA-like copyright laws." From the article: "The 19 copyright law professors, in a peer-reviewed discussion edited by Ottawa lawyer and Internet columnist Michael Geist, note that revisions to copyright law in the past were largely the result of negotiations among copyright stakeholders; today, however, the broader public is also demanding a seat at the table. 'The public's interest in copyright something inconceivable even a few years ago is the result of the remarkable confluence of computing power, the Internet, and a plethora of new software programs, all of which has not only enabled millions to create their own songs, movies, photos, art, and software but has also allowed them to efficiently distribute their creations electronically without the need for traditional distribution systems,' the book says."
Canada has it easy. Look at us in Australia, we accepted a free trade agreement with the US complete with the DMCA.
Canada also said no to joining Bush's illegal war coalition of the dimwitted. So much for any suggestion of the Aussies and Brits having the stones in the commonwealth.
Why don't you just learn from them instead? Learn the techniques, and grow some genitalia. Fight for your rights yourself.
Cyric Zndovzny at your service.
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The seeds went through the USPS at some point, correct? This is using a service of the US Federal Government to conduct your business. This is doing business in the United States. It takes the learned wisdom of 3rd grade social studies to figure out. There is no argument to be made that he was doing business in Canada. There is argument that all business done in Canada requires the existence of the United States, not "the States," fyi... for Canada to even exist, let alone 'do business.' Please, Canadian, remember your place in the scheme of the World. Insignificant blip on the radar.
Thank your overweight, nuclear empowered overlords for the table scraps we allow you.