While the discussion on the merits of DRM, speedbumps, evils of the "Man", lunacy of the lawmakers, etc. are provocative and interesting, I don't know if I like being classified as the "meat" in "meatspace copying".
In the US, the deceased's heirs are not responsible for the debts of the deceased. The payment for debts is taken from the deceased's assets and then any remaining assets are distributed to the heirs as stated in the will or by law. However, once those assets are exhausted, remaining debts are not paid. Heirs are responsible only for debt incurred when they are party to the debt (such as shared credit card accounts, co-signer on a loan, etc.).
It is that easy. My recently departed mother had $50K available credit across 5 card (two from the same lender) but had a monthly income of only $904. The companies don't look, they only hook. Fortunately, my mother knew how to manage her credit so the companies did not lose much. But, what logic supports opening lines of credit without doing a realistic background check?
While at a movie I watched a man have a heart attack. While several people tried to find someone to turn on the lights and get help, half a dozen cell phones were calling 911. Before management even made it into the theater, paramedics were already at the door. Using your cell phone, or just talking for that matter, in a theater is rude and unnecessary. Blocking cell phones is dangerous and anyone who thinks it is a good idea needs to re-evaluate their position.
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