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What’s next? Using anti-terror laws for copyright enforcement?
by Hermel 5y ago
What’s next? Using anti-terror laws for copyright enforcement?
- chickenpotpie 5y agoRansomware is actually a legitimate threat to the well-being and health of all people. They lock down government and health records. It a huge risk to the American people
- AnimalMuppet 5y agoSure. But laws for dealing with legitimate threats sometimes get co-opted to also deal with extraneous matters.
- ineedasername 5y agoThat doesn't mean you avoid making laws for the legitimate threats, it means you also keep tabs on how they're used. A system of laws, and a system of oversight for the use of those laws.
- AnimalMuppet 5y agoYes, keep tabs on how it's used. But also, when it's being written, try to think about how it's likely to be misused, and write it in a way that it can't be misused like that. (Amusingly, I made a typo, and misused came out mis-sued.) Legislators try to write laws broad enough that they cover everything and can't be weaseled out of, but that leads to them covering more than intended.
- ineedasername 5y agoAgreed-- lack of oversight for the legal system creates significant potential for abuse even if the laws are well written
- viro 5y agodo you live under a rock? have you missed the ransom ware attacks on critical infrastructure....