Although I certainly do not agree with Sherman Alexie, I don't understand this argument.
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Now, let’s assume I bought the same book in a digital form. After reading it, what are my options?
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Obviously you know your options quite well. And knowing them, who forces you to buy?
The shops that sell ebooks are pretty clear about the conditions. Now you go and make a deal with them, you sign it, you give your word.
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So, due to the idiotic rules put in place by the publishing industry, it’s time for me to become a criminal.
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Your decision. It's against the contract and you know it.
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Now since the publishing industry has all ready turned me into a criminal...
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They didn't. You did.
Don't misunderstand me. I don't like DRM either. However the direct way to fight it is not to buy it.
Plus, of course, the "classic" political ways to influence law making.