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EU ACTA Doc Shows Plans For Global DMCA, 3 Strikes
An anonymous reader writes "The European Commission analysis of ACTA's Internet chapter has leaked, indicating that the US is seeking to push laws that extend beyond the
WIPO Internet treaties and beyond current European Union law. The
document contains detailed comments on the US secret copyright treaty
proposal, confirming the desire to promote a 'three-strikes and you're
out' policy, a Global DMCA, harmonized contributory copyright
infringement rules, and the establishment of an international
notice-and-takedown policy."
The Senate has to ratify a treaty.
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur[.]
probably should not feed the troll, but let me remind you of one simple fact:
as bad as obama is, the other choice would have fucked us over FAR WORSE.
yes, obama is disappointing. but we could only guess the kinds of damage the other guys would have done. ..just some perspective. yes, obama sucks right now. but it could be FAR worse. not exactly a pleasant thought but it might help to give perspective.
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Exactly. Under US Law, a Treaty has nearly the power of a Constitutional Amendment, but none of the checks and balances
Fixed that for myself.
This is my sig.
You mean like artists and entertainers before copyright came along and current artists and entertainers whose works are not covered by copyright?