Whoa, let's not fall into a huge trap by stating that what may (or may not) be a 'celestial' law is justification for breaking existing law. As I understand it, we are supposed to obey the laws of the land.
Even Civil Disobedience is not a method of doing things in private for personal gain, but rather doing things publically, being willing to accept punishment, for a political statement.
Boy Scouts need to be taught to obey the law. Adults can work to change it, if they so choose.
Steve
On 10/23/06, Thomas Haws <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Sounds good to me, depending on how you look at it. Giving away freely is celestial. Stealing is telestial. Respecting property rights is terrestrial. The world aspires to keep a terrestrial law.
On 10/23/06, Steven H. McCown < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I guess they feel that they are losing money to the "internet culture" and_______________________________________________
that they need to re-educate people that it is wrong to steal. While 30
years ago, truly honest people would never have dared photocopy a book (even
if it was free and instantaneous), the "internet culture" has changed that
mindset. This new culture has given us other 'experts' such as Napster,
torrents, etc. that make it technologically easy to do what once was
considered wrong by the mainstream.
I remember church talks telling us that it was wrong to steal cable TV. The
response of some was, "oh, come on, they're not actually losing money on me,
because I wouldn't subscribe anyway and it doesn't really cost them more for
just 1 more viewer..." It was still stealing even though some had really
compelling rationalizations...
What's interesting about this particular piece is that Hollywood is taking
an "explain and educate" angle rather than a more confrontational
"intimidate and litigate". That's a noteworthy twist given how much piracy
costs Hollywood.
If the next generation of net user grows up having learned that it is wrong
to copy [not just photocopy], then we may just end up with less litigation
and that would be a good thing. Wouldn't it?
Steve
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"The movie industry has developed the curriculum."
Oh good, an impartial and fair party, experts in law and the constitution.
:-P
Bryan
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