This is apparently a 'true exchange' that I'm posting. Many people are aware of this hilarious bit.
The veracity is doubtful and beside the point anyway, which is that it provides an allegory to the irrationality of the "DRM prevents theft" stance.
Quote:
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL COSGROVE:
We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?
GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL COSGROVE:
I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER:
But you're equipping them to become violent killers.
GENERAL COSGROVE:
Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?
The radio went silent and the interview ended.
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Copyright infringement is a policing problem, not one where every customer is treated as a potential thief unless proven otherwise. No amount of obfuscation on the part of publishers will alter the true facts.