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Re: Sen. Hollings plans to introduce DMCA sequel: The SSSCA
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Victor Duchovni)
Mon Sep 10 16:56:58 2001
From: "Victor Duchovni" <Victor.Duchovni@morganstanley.com>
To: <cryptography@wasabisystems.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 15:01:30 -0400
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I believe that only the DA (government) can initiate criminal
proceedings. Unlike in civil proceedings the copyright holders don't
have to spend a dime defending their DMCA or (proposed) SSSCA rights,
the taxpayer foots the bill.
--
Viktor.
> Richard Hartman
>
> If this monstrosity gets passed, could we overload the courts
> w/ lawsuits against companies that manufacture any digital
> device that does not conform to the law (such as digital
> answering machines) and, in so doing, bring the inconsistancies
> & impracticalities to theattention of the public and the courts?
>
> [Moderator's note: Probably not. --Perry]
>
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