Hollywood Hacking Bill Introduced

from the it's-here dept

Well, as expected, the Hollywood hacking bill has been introduced in Congress, and it sounds just about as bad as predicted. What I wonder is if Rep. Berman really believes all the crap he's spewing.
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    Philip Mahru, 25 Jul 2002 @ 12:17pm

    Hollywood Hacking Bill Introduced

    If you have an opinion or strong feeling about this or any propesed legislation, you should write your elected representative, politely, expressing your opinion/feelings. The time to do this is BEFORE the legislation becomes law not grumble about it afterwards.

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      Mike (profile), 25 Jul 2002 @ 12:28pm

      Re: Hollywood Hacking Bill Introduced

      Absolutely. In this case, I've already done so, based on the info that came out in the past few weeks about plans for it. I expect I'll get back a form letter like every other time I've written my representatives.

      I'd also recommend people check out DigitalConsumer.org, though they don't have anything on this particular bill just yet.

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    Bryan Price, 25 Jul 2002 @ 2:49pm

    I have real plans on talking to some representativ

    But I could really use the HR number so that they have something to go by. I haven't seen one assigned yet.

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    Anonymous Cow, 25 Jul 2002 @ 3:41pm

    RE: What I wonder is if Rep. Berman really believe

    RIAA doesn't pay Washington to think.

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