The Media lobbying efforts, specifically with respect to Copyright and punishment, make the Patent Wars look like a knock-off. According to the MPAA/RIAA, their

The Media lobbying efforts, specifically with respect to Copyright and punishment, make the Patent Wars look like a knock-off. According to the MPAA/RIAA, their industries are essentially responsible for the health of the US economy...if you read some of their PR, that's what you'll find. Deeper evaluation of the numbers shows they're outright lying about their importance. Like with many large entities, the money floats to the top (e.g. "investors") and wages, labor conditions, and investment in communities is outright terrible. It has been this way for a long time, and the money pays to influence DC and the world to try and keep the status quo. If you want a couple good explanations for how the Media industry keeps rigging the game, just take a look at two of the major power players / persons of influence. One is Chris Dodd (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Dodd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Dodd). The other is Maria Pallante (http://copyright.gov/about/office-register/ http://copyright.gov/about/office-register/). Through their words, actions, and espoused philosophies, neither of them genuinely serve the public interest, or by proxy, the US economy. It's not about individuals, per se, but about power being funneled through individuals that needs to be strongly monitored.