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Copyfight: Senator McCain shows spine on IP; defends controlling your own TV/DVR

Good news over on Corante's Copyfight blog: Senator McCain shows spine on IP; defends controlling your own TV/DVR.

There have been a steady stream of bills coming out of Hollywood lately, aimed at stopping copyright violations by any means necessary. Few have met with any opposition (aside from the INDUCE act), but it's great to see a senator realize the obvious problems these overreaching bills often have.

by Matt Haughey October 14, 2004 in News

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Geez, why do we not have this guy as our president? Too bad W. lied so much in 2000 to get the ticket nod.

Posted by: Rob at Oct 14, 2004 7:13:19 PM

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