While I don't agree with Threatening letters from large corp reps it's
better than what it could be. Maybe you should all take a minute and let
your congressman know how you feel on this issue:

 
Legislation Would Okay hacking Back at Filesharing Copyright Violators

Congressman Howard Berman (D-Calif.) has proposed legislation that
would allow record companies to launch cyber attacks on peer-to-peer
content sharing networks that violate copyright laws. Permitted
defenses would include interdiction, redirection and spoofing, but
the law does not allow damage to computers or the spread of viruses.
The legislation would provide for penalties for those who abuse
their power.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2069000/2069747.stm
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-939333.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/25903.html

Press release: http://www.house.gov/berman/pr062502.htm

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