As American's, we all have jobs to do to ensure our freedom and our rights. Read Dave's post below, and then do your job by filling out the form and having it sent to your congressperson. In a world where P. Diddy wants to be President, we all need to take a stand at some point. What's that quote about knife raping nuns?
We've got all these fun things floating around that do their best to circumvent the Constitution. My biggest problem is the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA). This is the one that says you aren't allowed to make a copy of a CD or tape you bought. That means all those mixed tapes you made are illegal and you're a dirty thief susceptible to a federal trial. You horrible, awful person! The DMCA ranks right up there with the Patriot Act on my list of stupid legislature. Now, it says alot more about encryption and not trying to break encryption. But the only people this protects is big business. So it's not just about mixed tapes and stuff like that. read more about it, you won't regret it.
Right now the Electronic Freedom Foundation is lobbying and asking for your support in amending the DMCA as well as supporting the introduction of a bill called the Digital Media Consumer Rights Act (DMCRA). All you have to do is contact your appropriate legislator and ask them to vote for this bill. They've made it so easy. You don' even need stamps. you can go to the EFF website and they will send a fax for you. So please go and fill out the form. There's no cost to do this. There's much more cost if you don't.
Go here to fill out the form. Your voice can make a difference.
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