Wired News: Copyright Bill to Kill Tech?

A disaster in the making.

It would be easy to interpret this bill as merely another salvo in the war between privacy and the federal government.

And of course, that's highly true: our ability to interact freely is the core of our country, and simply because a technology creates the opportunity for crime is no reason to prohibit it.

However, forces behind this bill are industry based. Most legislation originates from interest groups, not idealistic legislators looking to improve our quality of life. So while the bill has draconian overtones, it's worth noting the origin of this legislation. Wired, of all magazines, should have reported this angle.