Declan McCullagh wrote: > > ----- Forwarded message from John Young <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----- > The two exemptions granted: > > "1. Compilations Consisting of Lists of Websites Blocked > by Filtering Software Applications > > 2. Literary Works, Including Computer Programs and > Databases, Protected by Access Control Mechanisms > That Fail to Permit Access Because of Malfunction, > Damage or Obsoleteness." So: our free speech -- our ability to express ideas -- is now subject to the imprimature of the US copyright office, who we need to appeal to for "exemptions"?? How many *other* Federal Agencies do you think will step forth to claim this power, as well??? One would certainly hope the courts would figure this one out as blatantly unconstitutional.... > > The copyright industry's arguments are often cited > as grounds for minimal exemptions, as well as the > power of the market to correct what Congress gave > the industry. Specious. -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Nicholas Bretagna II mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If we give in [to the impulse to censor and instill speech codes] then we are giving to the bigots the gift of our freedom. If you give in, what you're saying is that Freedom is less important than not being offended. What a disaster for a country whose *soul* depends on Liberty. - Alan C. Kors -
