Unequal Justice
Off the Shelf makes an interesting point when comparing shoplifting a DVD with downloading the exact same material via the internet:
For stealing the DVD you could face no more than up to 1 year imprisonment and up to a $100,000 fine; for downloading the same material you could face statutory damages of up to $3,300,000, costs and attorney’s fees (ie: the other guy’s attorneys), as well as up to 1 year imprisonment, and up to a $100,000 fine.
Hat tip to Tone the Moonbat Man
Around The Blogosphere In 80 Seconds #18
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