CNET News is running an opinion article by
MPAA head Dan Glickman about why he thinks
the Broadcast Flag is the
only way to save quality television from extinction (he should maybe
talk to Mark Pesce about that one). This propaganda
piece would hardly deserve a mention if not for one quote that shows just how much the MPAA cares about us:
The basic outline of the broadcast flag was approved in principle by a large and diverse group of consumer electronics, computer technology and video content companies. This consensus was reached after a thorough process involving all affected parties.
"All affected parties," huh? Let's see: Electronics companies? Check. Computer companies? Check. Content companies? Check. Hmm, someone's missing.. oh, it's the consumer!
