Ive been noticing that some sites are changing to where they no longer have illegal dls. Well, Im sure movie and music makers are happy... Why is this happening when the sites are overseas? Is the American arm of the law extending that far?
2007-12-28 04:07:51 · 2 answers · asked by reD4luv 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Copyrights are covered under international treaty. So the american entertainment industry does have legal means to go after sites overseas for illegal downloads.
2007-12-28 04:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by Michael C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fine for breaking the law is up to $250,000 per OCCURRENCE.
These sites are finally being fined and the owners bankrupted, though you can never get rid of the debt until it is paid.
Thousands of young people in this country are being hauled into court and sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
STEALING is illegal and you cannot justify YOUR rights to MY work.
With all the constitutional issues, this is one issue I side with the government.
THEFT is THEFT and wrong on every level.
2007-12-28 12:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋