http://government.zdnet.com/?p=4152
Interesting new look at the process. Points raised:
* The law against IP infringement is in fact a criminal statute, not a civil one
* Congress has therefore violated the constitution by treating it as a civil matter and placing enforcement in the hands of the RIAA
* Further violated the constitution by ordering the Courts to try cases as civil matters rather than criminal
* Further violated the constitution by imposing grossly excessive punitive damages
* Violated the constitutional rights of defendants by stepping outside of due process and lawful search, right to a jury trial and competent defense
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.
Interesting new look at the process. Points raised:
* The law against IP infringement is in fact a criminal statute, not a civil one
* Congress has therefore violated the constitution by treating it as a civil matter and placing enforcement in the hands of the RIAA
* Further violated the constitution by ordering the Courts to try cases as civil matters rather than criminal
* Further violated the constitution by imposing grossly excessive punitive damages
* Violated the constitutional rights of defendants by stepping outside of due process and lawful search, right to a jury trial and competent defense
--
Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.