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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
surveillance in the interest of national security
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Ah, yes. National security. Please, somebody thinks about it. And while they're at it, let them think of the children as well.
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If it wasn't so damn serious, I'd be laughing.
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and security to prevent simple theft, you have no hope of understanding my point.
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We've discussed that point a few weeks back, I believe. Fortunately, Tompe has answered about it before me.
To add to what he said, the original copyright term in the US was 14 years. The reasoning behind that was enough time should be allowed the copyright owner to reach everywhere in the US - communication and method of distribution where far from instantaneous at the time. But, that term was expected to be shortened as both improved.