Pasadena Politics

Now, while I am against people stealing (I view downloading software/music/etc. that one did not purchase as stealing) and am all for idea originators to get their due, I strongly oppose attempts by various organizations and governments to stamp out your ability to legitimately share and acquire information (ideas, music, video, etc; you understand: conveyed thought).   If ACTA is simply an agreement on how to handle International IP infringement, then why is it being treated as National Security? 

What methods will be used?  What is considered IP infringement (in their minds)?  What recourse does the accused have?  What limits are there in place to keep this from expanding, say to infringe on freedom of speech similar to China’s attempts?

Where is the Transparency you touted Mr. President?  This does not strike me as National Security anywhere near the level of Gitmo Detainees or specifics on eavesdropping on non-US Citizens.     Yet more broken promises.   You should recall what happened to the first President Bush when he broke his campaign promises.   Or will your method to remain in office also be a National Secret of sorts? .

One of the reasons cited for ceding from Britain was the fact they quarted troops in private residences.    In other words: government was in your home, watching you to ensure that ‘peace’ and ‘law’ were maintained.    This treaty cannot simply be protected from review by claiming ‘National Security’ unless there is far more to it than figuring out how to deal with International IP infringement.

Is the US Government resorting to treaties to bypass the Constitutional protections we enjoy?