I agree. That's why anyone who is interested in the legislation should contact the office of one of the sponsors. It may be that this is legislation requested by the Librarian of the Library of Congress. I'll post the legislation and my comparison info tonight. Bill -----Original Message----- >From: Mark Blackwell <mblackwell1958@xxxxxxxxx> >Sent: May 21, 2008 12:00 PM >To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: Re: Copyright Changes Before Congress > >Well Emily you are using something that is rarely used, especially in politics, and that's common sense. To quote Will again, common sense ain't so common. > >When something appears before congress several questions tend to surface first. > >1. How big is the voting blocks that support and oppose this bill and how does it break down in my district? > >2. How much money does each side have? Do they contribute to political campaigns? Have they donated to mine? How much? Remember the old saying "follow the money". It usually points the way and likely will this time too. > >3. How will this bill affect my next election? Like most people, though hold office should be different but isn't, they naturally want to keep their job. > >Notice fair and right doesn't seem to come into play here at all. What's best often isn't answered. Call me skeptical, but the little guy ALWAYS loses. > > >--- On Wed, 5/21/08, Emily L. Ferguson <elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> From: Emily L. Ferguson <elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: Re: Copyright Changes Before Congress >> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 10:57 AM >> Sure. Anything you can provide that might convince a >> copyright >> holder who is dependent on licensing for a living that they >> should >> not be able to prosecute an infringer would be interesting >> to hear. >> -- >> Emily L. Ferguson >> mailto:elf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> 508-563-6822 >> New England landscapes, wooden boats and races >> http://www.landsedgephoto.com >> http://e-and-s.instaproofs.com/ > > > >
