July 26, 2002

Pick up a pen

U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman , a democrat from California, is introducing a bill that would allow large media companies to essentially 'hack' into P2P networks (like Napster and Kazaa) and shut them down.

This bill would allow companies to "use technological tools to thwart P2P piracy without fear of liability" (Berman). Considering the recent cases of corporate law-breaking, large companies need to have *more* fear of liability, not less. I think we should have more faith in our legislative branch. Close down P2P file-sharing companies by predetermined legal means instead of giving conglomerates permission to break the law.

Two wrongs do not make a right. There are other ways to stop file-sharing that don't involve hacking an open network.

Your part:

Read the Introduction of the Peer to Peer Piracy Prevention Act and think about it.

If you would like to voice your opinion on this issue, (pro or anti), you can find an online form to contact your house representative here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/

By Tara @ 09:31 PM

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