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Originally Posted by ApK
Indeed, but ONE of those differences is that with digital IP, the damage done is potentially instantaneous and proportionate with the amount of time the materials says visible, and there is a legitimate need to quickly curtail that potential damage on the behalf of the rightful IP owner.
Realize I'm not supporting SOPA/PIPA, just commenting on your blanket objection.
I believe in due process and the presumption innocence, too, but if you're beating up someone on the street, I don't expect the cop to have to round up a court order before he makes you stop
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Please tell me you're joking. You're not seriously comparing copyright infringement (a CIVIL offense) with crimes that cause physical harm? You don't really expect anyone to take you seriously when you compare pirating whatever media to a person getting beaten, or installing faulty car parts which can endanger life?
Are you?