"DMCA reform is a major item on our agenda, and we know the RIAA will fight against the types of changes we will be pressing for; changes that are long overdue," said Gabriel. "We are tired of the RIAA using the DMCA to bully their way into Americans’ lives - it needs to stop."
Boycott-RIAA's Bill Evans said, "The appalling actions of the RIAA have equally affected independent artists, independent labels, the P2P community, the streaming community and the American consumer. The only way we can stop the RIAA is to demand accountability from all parts of the system. Today we are calling on Americans to call, fax or email your Congressional Representatives IMMEDIATELY. Ask them to step forward, provide the Congressional Accountability Project with the letter of transmittal they need to file the complaint, and stand up against the actions of the RIAA."
Gabriel concluded by saying, "If Chairman Sensenbrenner has nothing to hide, we are sure he will not only cooperate with this process but welcome it, since it will clear up any questions the American public might have over his seemingly inappropriate dealings with the RIAA."
I have a hard time getting too indignant about this since crap like this happens all the time and piracy is rampant in Asia, but how exactly is it appropriate for an elected official to accept a perk like this no matter how innocent the actual agenda of the trip? It isn't, and if nothing else demonstrates the ease with which the RIAA and its anti-consumer agenda interacts with our governmental officials. See the sties linked above to voice your concerns.
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