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Originally Posted by thename
Well, shop lifters are violating the law just as those who violate our copyright/IP laws (like you, me, and pretty much anyone who does things like strip DRM, rip DVDs, etc.) are. They're deciding to pursue those who violate our laws which I think most would suggest is sound policy (the ridiculousness of many of said laws notwithstanding).
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There is a
big difference between the government pursuing criminal shoplifting versus pursuing civil copyright infringement.
Besides, how often is shoplifting a
felony?