[LINK] Rudd Gov considers 3-strike policy against illegal song downloaders

[Rick Welykochy]

Richard Archer wrote:

> Vote for me and I'll sort the bastards out! I wouldn't last
> more than one term, but by God it would be a magnificent one!
> 
> I'd start by recycling the Free Trade Agreement and all it's
> IP protections and associated exploitations into toilet paper
> for Parliament House.

Has there been a demonstrable benefit to Australia since it has
joined Free Trade with Merka?

There would have to be a flow of financial and other benefits
in each direction. My guess is the Yanks have got us over
a barrel, and the balance is in their favour. I have seen
no evidence that the arrangement is a win-win. This is supported
by the North American equivalent arrangement.

The Yanks have even managed to secure the extradition of
one of our citizens to stand trial in Delaware for copyright
infringement.

cheers
rickw



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