Saturday, November 13, 2004

CEA not happy with Omnibus Bill either

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) on The Intellectual Property Protection Act (H.R. 2391):
"We are uncomfortable, however, with taxpayers funding copyright enforcement for major multinational companies. This is absurd."

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"This omnibus bill would create a new category of criminal activity and restrict technology and consumer behavior. The House and the Senate should carry this bill over into the next Congress where each of its pieces can be given careful consideration in regular order. We pledge our cooperation in giving full consideration to each component of this legislation so we can preserve the careful balance between protecting intellectual property while preserving fair use and innovation."