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To: D. Long who wrote (8759)	9/21/2003 12:11:22 PM
From: H-Man	Read Replies (2) of 793712

The problem with the general internet tax is that everybody pays even if they do not copy music. No doubt that the RIAA is not going to stop stealing, reading through threads of zeropaid, chewplastic and boycott-riaa reveals that plainly. I do believe however, that a multi-level campaign, which includes lawsuits against individuals, can have a significant impact. As you note, there is a subculture that believes it is OK to steal music. Laws and enforcement action have traditionally been part of what changes culture. In the 60's & 70's, it is fair to say that sexual harassment in the work place was both prevalent and generally tolerated if not considered acceptable. Today this is not the case. This is the result of creation and clarification of law, enforcement action against companies and enforcement action of companies against individual employees as well as education/awareness. BTW, taping music from the radio is legal for non-commercial purposes, under the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 - the law that created the royalty tax you referred to.

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