One thing occurs to me, which is that Congress is getting tired of the media giants complaining about copying, and is saying, "Okay, get together and find a way to stop it, or we'll get someone to do it for you."

Unfortunately, the means to enforce this is an all-encompassing requirement for protection-enabled hardware, and that's where the public takes on the chin the comeuppance aimed at the media moguls.

I think Hollings knows it won't fly, but this way he can earn his bucks (and expect more, as a dutiful servant) while actually accomplishing nothing.

Who says Americans don't understand irony?

... Ed Drone


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