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Dear Terry » Best Wishes, Cathy McMorris

Is it just me, or does the following letter (from my “representative” Cathy McMorris) say absolutely nothing:

Dear Terry, Thank you for contacting my office regarding H.R. 4681, the Audio Broadcast Flag Licensing Act of 2006. It is an honor to represent the people of Eastern Washington and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. H.R. 4681 amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require and enforce, in conjunction with the in-band, an on-channel technical standard for digital audio broadcast transmissions. Under consideration are all technologies necessary to make transmission and reception devices compliant with such standard are licensed on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms; licenses that include prohibitions against unauthorized copying and redistribution of transmitted content through the use of a broadcast flag or similar technology; and FCC licensees providing digital audio broadcast service complying with such prohibitions. This legislation would also mandate the same requirements with respect to FCC regulation of satellite digital audio radio services (SDARS). It also provides limitations with respect to the adoption of any digital audio regulations. Maintaining intellectual property rights are very important to fostering an environment of innovation and creativity, however there must be an equal balance with consumer rights. I also believe in limited government regulations in business and new advancements. I will continue to monitor this legislation as it moves through Congress, and will be sure to keep your thoughts and concerns in mind should this bill come a vote before me in the House. Thanks again for writing. I invite you to visit my website at www.mcmorris.house.gov for additional information. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of further assistance. Best Wishes, Cathy McMorris Member of Congress

By the way “Maintaining intellectual property rights are very important to fostering an environment of innovation and creativity” is the most backwards sort of unlogic. Its the broadcast flag and restrictive copywrong policies that hinder innovation and creativity, not the other way around. Yadda.

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