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DOJ Opposes Extending DOJ Copyright Authority
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "The White House has opposed the bipartisan bill that would create copyright cops on the grounds that it would cause the Department of Justice to end up 'serving as pro bono lawyers for private copyright holders.' And while they do occasionally prosecute criminal copyright infringement, they have no intention of dabbling with civil cases because, 'taxpayer-supported department lawyers would pursue lawsuits for copyright holders, with monetary recovery going to industry.' At this rate, the discovery of winged suiformes would appear to be imminent."
A victory caused by laziness is still a victory, right?
Its one thing to permit far fetched litigation. Its another thing to supply all lawyers needed for free.
I think the RIAA realized .. if we're going to enforce copyright ... enlisting public defenders is probably __not__ going to help. So they quit pushing.
This is as reassuring as it is funny.
I would like to propose that we adopt a new word in the English language:
Buypartisan: A bill sponsored by politicians from both parties who are both being paid off.
SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.