[ale] DMCA Protests]

[Chris Woodruff]

The real issue is that the DMCA makes developing the tools to bypass locks
illegal.  I am not advocating that all content be free.  It shouldn't and
should be the property of the author.  What I do see as a problem is that I
am not allowed to produce a copy for my own use.  If I have a lockpick
should I be arrested simply because I could pick a lock and steal another
person's property?  That is what the DMCA is saying.  Simply because you
have possession of technology that could be used to break the safeguards of
copyrighted material or content you should be and will be arrested or fined.
I always thought that it was illegal to commit a crime and not have the
power to commit.  That is what I am saying.

The DMCA should be struck down and the laws on the books should be enforced.
There are enough laws currently to stop the people who commit crimes
regarding copyright material violations.  Why do we need more?

Chris Woodruff

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Williams" <nwilliams at interland.net>
To: ale at ale.org
To: <ale at ale.org>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 5:09 PM
Subject: [Fwd: [ale] DMCA Protests]


> Are we talking about a legimate constitutional issue with the DMCA or
whining
> like a bunch of anti-capitalist socialist from Genoa here?
>
> Just want to get it straight thats all
> thanks
> Ned
>
> Wandered Inn wrote:
>
> > Jonathan Rickman wrote:
> >
> > > First they came for the guy on the corner, and we said nothing.
> > >
> > > Then they came for my neighbor, and we said nothing.
> > >
> > > Then they came for my brother, and we said nothing.
> > >
> > > Then they came for me...and there was noone left to say anything.
> >
> > A government of the corporations, for the corporations and bought by the
> > corporations...
> >
> > --
> > Until later: Geoffrey           esoteric at denali.atlnet.com
> >
> > "Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds.
> > The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit
> > to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his
> > intelligence." - Albert Einstein
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