UK Copyright Extension in Exchange for Censorship? 238
Awel writes "The UK opposition leader, David Cameron, says in a speech to the British Phonographic Industry that his party would work to extend the copyright term to 70 years and crack down on piracy. But in return, labels would have to agree to bear more 'social responsibility', which appears to translate into avoiding lyrics that glorify 'an anti-learning culture, truancy, knifes, violence, guns, misogyny'. He doesn't spell out how this would be achieved in practice.
This follows the publication in December of a UK government report recommending that the standard copyright term in Europe remain at 50 years (and not be raised to 70 or 95 years)."
Ooooh Phonographic (Score:4, Funny)
Knifes? (Score:5, Funny)
I have only one question: What are knifes and why is someone glorifying them?
Re:What a deal. (Score:5, Funny)
If it works that way... (Score:5, Funny)
Written by Gordon Brown's PR firm? (Score:3, Funny)
And here comes this, a gift from heaven pointing out his opponent as a right fool. Coincidence? I think not. A PR firm worth the hefty fees and future House of Lords appointments they will get? That's more like it!
Re:Knifes? (Score:5, Funny)