US Officials To Remind Kids That Illegal Downloading And Copying Is A Crime
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U.S. UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO REMIND KIDS THAT ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING AND COPYING OF MUSIC IS A CRIME
Government Official to Deliver Commencement at Legacy Elementary School in American Fork
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property Jon Dudas will deliver the commencement address before the sixth-grade class at Legacy Elementary School on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in American Fork, Utah at 9:15 a.m. In his remarks, Under Secretary Dudas will remind students that downloading and copying music, movies and video games without the permission of the artists’ or copyright holders’ permission is an illegal activity. Dudas will also talk to the children about the importance of intellectual property and describe the value of patents, copyrights and trademarks in our economy.
Mr. Dudas is the lead policy advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, the President of the United States and Bush Administration agencies on intellectual property matters. As Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he is responsible for administering the laws relevant to granting patents and trademarks, and the day-to-day management of the agency’s $1.5 billion budget and 7,000 employees.
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/speeches/05-25.htm
Posted by: Yoga
just because these kids can't afford all they download doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to enjoy it.
Posted by: Aaron_T
that must of been a fun day at school lol
Posted by: orcutt989
Ooh! One sixth grade class. Do sixth graders even pirate stuff? Do sixth graders even know what a computer is? If this organization's pocket wasn't being filled by the government, I am sure they wouldn't even care about this crap.
Posted by: iamtheoneandonlyone
I'm sure telling kids about filesharing is bad when they know nothing about it. They may be encouraged for all I care. :mellow:
Posted by: spinach
6th graders download child pornography. its a fact.
Posted by: rzf
Oh noes.. Im going to jail :(
or not
Posted by: sameer0807
6th graders download child pornography. its a fact.
lol...never herad of that....
Posted by: rzf
6th graders download child pornography. its a fact.
lol...never herad of that....
Actually, I would like to see some documentations of this... or some sort of proof.. :ph34r:
Posted by: maebach
i never knew about filesharing till end of grade 7
Posted by: sameer0807
i never knew about filesharing till end of grade 7
for me it was till grade 9...
Posted by: rzf
When was the time of Napster had it's glory? Hmm.. Well, it was there I got to know about filesharing, and I've been happy ever since :)
Posted by: bball_1523
I think they are just trying to manipulate the 6th graders' mind so that when they grow up they will be afraid to download music and movies. I think that's how life works, you're personality is shaped by your communication with others while you grow up.
Posted by: Money Fist
6th graders download child pornography. its a fact.
Iv heard about this
somthing about kids would like to see girls their own age
Posted by: matt526
I was out of highschool before I was turned on to filesharing
and You better believe 6th graders and below download
This kid sure is having fun :w00t: :w00t:
http://www.freewebs.com/mattsampley/baby.jpg
Posted by: muchspl3
ghay