This also seems to be related to the general problem of the introduction of more complex technology into society, which is governed by people who don't understand it. Unless something is done, this is only going to get worse.
The problem is people are apathetic, stupid, gullable and down right incompetent.
Perhaps, or may be they have not been educated about the full implications of their rulings. I expect they only checked with business on the advantages/disadvantages of this ruling, and they of course are concerned 100% with protecting their intellectural copyrights, etc
the 3 B's works everytime, add some FUD to the Bull shit and your onto a winner, the problem is the goverment is currupt and needs replacing, Quite how we can do so will prove difficult, which comes back to the qualities of people above.
I'm curious, who would you like the government to be replaced by?
But step one is join the Euro crimes mailing list. Step 2 is to join the EFF.
I'll look into these. Thanks.
Ashley
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