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John "International" Kerry, is this what we can expect?

Mar 8, 2004 2:30AM PST
Few examples of technology-related federal legislation have stirred up more controversy in recent years than the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and now the European Union is considering a similar, yet far more sweeping act?one that could extend to virtually all kinds of intellectual property protections?which critics describe as "nuclear weapons of IP law enforcement." A coalition of over 50 civil liberties groups is opposing draft legislation titled the European Union Directive for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights. The draft legislation will be considered for passage into law throughout Europe by the European Plenary March 8th through 11th.

...there are provisions within this directive for recording industry officials to raid your house, and there are similar provisions for doing things like freezing your bank account before there is any kind of hearing."

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I didn't see Kerry mentioned.
Mar 8, 2004 2:48AM PST

What's his connection to this foolish effort?

Dan

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Doesn't he want a world body to be given authority?
Mar 8, 2004 4:30AM PST

He wants to put the US military under the UN. It's not much of a stretch to think that he will want to follow the decisions of other world bodies like the EU. That would help patch things up with those who were offended by President Bush.

Doesn't he say he's an internationalist? What does he mean when he uses that term?

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Sorry, I didn't know you were kidding. -nt
Mar 8, 2004 4:48AM PST

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As a self professed (admitted) 'Internationalist' yes,
Mar 8, 2004 3:13AM PST

that is what we could expect--the complete surrender of sovereignty and total subordination to any World Body regardless of what the Constitution states.

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We already have Supreme Court justices ...
Mar 8, 2004 8:40PM PST

... quoting EU policy and precendent in some recent opinions. Based on DK's assertions he would like to see more of those type judges appointed by Kerry.

Evie Happy