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MPAA Backs Anti-Piracy Curriculum For Elementary School Students

Posted by samzenpus on from the think-of-the-children dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A number of groups, including the MPAA, are pushing to educate elementary school kids about the dangers of piracy. From the article: 'A nonprofit group called the Center for Copyright Information, which is supported by the MPAA and other groups, has commissioned a school curriculum to teach elementary-age children about the value of copyrights. The proposed curriculum is still in draft stage, but it's already taking flak. Some critics say the curriculum promotes the biased agenda of Hollywood studios and music labels. Others contend it would use up valuable classroom time when U.S. public schools are already struggling to teach the basics.'"

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  1. Re:Godwinned in One Post by Stormwatch · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Which started as a marketing ploy to sell flags.

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    Circumcision is child abuse.
  2. Re:Godwinned in One Post by Barefoot+Monkey · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I've heard about the pledge of allegiance. That's just plain creepy.

  3. Re:Godwinned in One Post by wbr1 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the corporate States of America. And to the studios for which it stands. One copy, under law, with DRM and Miley for all.

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    Silence is a state of mime.