... Once again, I bow to Bruce's eloquence and dead-on accuracy in his observations.
< snip > Why is the Department of Homeland Security involved in copyright issues? Agents shut down a popular Web site that allegedly had been distributing copyrighted music and movies, including versions of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Homeland Security agents from several divisions served search warrants on 10 people around the country suspected of being involved with the Elite Torrents site, and took over the group's main server. Shouldn't they be spending their resources on matters of national security instead of worrying about who is downloading the new Star Wars movie? Here's the DHS's mission statement, in case anyone is unsure what they're supposed to be doing. > We will lead the unified national effort to secure America. We will prevent > and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and > hazards to the nation. We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful > immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce. I simply don't believe that running down file sharers counts under "promote the free-flow of commerce." That's more along the lines of checking incoming shipping for smuggled nuclear bombs without shutting down our seaports. http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/06/dhs_enforces_co_1.html You are a subscribed member of the infowarrior list. Visit www.infowarrior.org for list information or to unsubscribe. This message may be redistributed freely in its entirety. Any and all copyrights appearing in list messages are maintained by their respective owners.
