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Digital Economy Bill Passed In the UK

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-everyone-is-happy dept.

Grey Loki writes "The UK government forced through the controversial digital economy bill with the aid of the Conservative party last night, attaining a crucial third reading – which means it will get royal assent and become law – after just two hours of debate in the Commons."

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  1. Re:Yup by Rogerborg · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    They seriously need to stop trying to be like America...it's hazardous to their well-being :/

    US DMCA: 1998

    UK: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act: 1988

    Hush now, grown ups are talking. You still have a lot to learn about oppressing your populace.

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  2. Re:Yup by Gordonjcp · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Name one food that the US manages to do better than the UK in. Just one.

  3. Re:It was a farce... by jez9999 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Don't vote for the UK Pirate Party. They're run by arrogant assholes, and they are more than happy to have bullying self-important pricks in the party, like a guy called Eric Priezkalns. You don't want to meet him. Ever.

    Vote Lib Dem this coming election. They may actually get some seats, and are a far better party. They even have a manifesto that covers something a bit wider than 3 core policies!

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