The CBDTPA is basically the same as the SSSCA, it could still make Open Source illegal, and it would still be intrusive. The fact that "any software portion of such standards [would be] based on open source code," is meaningless, when the code is compiled into a closed source system.

Here are some of the statements(SEC. 2. FINDINGS), from the CBDTPA:

(1) The lack of high quality digital content continues to hinder consumer adoption of broadband Internet service and digital television products.
How can there be a "lack of high quality" content, and rampant piracy? From what I've seen the "consumers" want broadband, it's the providers that are moving at a snail's pace.

(8) The secure protection of digital content is a necessary precondition to the dissemination, and on-line availability, of high quality digital content, which will benefit consumers and lead to the rapid growth of broadband networks.
196Kbps(high quality) mp3(non-secured) files are "disseminated" online everyday.

(9) The secure protection of digital content is a necessary precondition to facilitating and hastening the transition to high-definition television, which will benefit consumers.
I'm a "consumer", how does being forced to pay for a new TV benefit me?

(17) Millions of Americans are currently downloading television programs, movies, and music on the Internet and by using "file-sharing" technology. Much of this activity is illegal, but demonstrates consumers's desire to access digital content.
I don't remember: Did the last census have a "Share Files?" check-box? Since they seem to know what everyone's doing, why don't they compare the figures for who's downloading illegal files, versus those using a pay-to-download service.

This bill intends to "promote" broadband (and HDTV), by limiting rights. Imagine if car sales drop, someone may try to "promote" car use by banning sidewalks. Don't laugh...okay laugh, but then really think about it.

I live in Southern California, should the CBDTPA (or similar), be enacted. I'll be going down to Mexico and smuggling back Mother Boards in my a$$ if I have to. Don't worry Diane (do as I say, not as I do) Feinstein, I'll pick up one for you too.

On a side note: An aide of Feinstein's downloaded a copy of Shrek, then Feinstein held up the CDR at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Shouldn't the aide be charged with copyright violation? Do you think the police would accept: "I just robbed the bank to show how bad its security was." I don't think so.

Informative Sites:

News from Politech: SSSCA or CBDTPA
Wired article by Declan McCullagh
Text of the CBDTPA(the new SSSCA)
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Copyrights and copywrongs:
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