Dr. C. Scott Ananian (cananian) wrote,
Dr. C. Scott Ananian
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MPAA/RIAA Permanent Monopolies?

The MPAA and RIAA are trying to sneak in a permanent exemption from anti-trust laws for themselves. This is in response to a lawsuit against the RIAA accusing it of anti-competitive behavior. If you can't beat the rap honestly... pay your lobbyists to have the law rewritten for you. [A little more information is available from the pho mailing list.]
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