Downloading laws: The Induce Act
http://www.reason.com/links/links081104.shtml
A few short years ago, technology enthusiasts used to claim that technology moves too fast for the law to hold it back. Those predictions turn out to be overly optimistic. In fact, lawmakers trying to put a stop to one evil are likely to create dozens more with legislation about a field they don't fully understand. Vague language designed to catch potential technological workarounds can put a stop to innovation in completely unrelated areas...
Two old phogies who probably don't even know how to turn on a computer want to tell me what to do with mine. A note to Leahy and Hatch: FUCK YOU!!!!!!
A few short years ago, technology enthusiasts used to claim that technology moves too fast for the law to hold it back. Those predictions turn out to be overly optimistic. In fact, lawmakers trying to put a stop to one evil are likely to create dozens more with legislation about a field they don't fully understand. Vague language designed to catch potential technological workarounds can put a stop to innovation in completely unrelated areas...
Two old phogies who probably don't even know how to turn on a computer want to tell me what to do with mine. A note to Leahy and Hatch: FUCK YOU!!!!!!
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