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My rights are violated and my freedom is limited. Over a million people died for my rights, and this pisses me off!

Asked about 3 years ago - Anniston, AL

I bought a DVD recorder so I can watch something later, yet I can not record anything because of copy right laws. This limits my freedom and punishes me for something I have not done. This is like buying a car, and it quits running because of speed laws. Sure, people should be punished for copying something and selling it for a profit, just as a speeder should be fined for violating the speed limit laws, but why should people who are law abiding, be punished? Maybe a voice should come on in our cars that says, "Sorry, your car can no longer move because of the speed laws." Purely idiotic, and it is unconstitutional because it limits my freedom. This is a matter for Federal Court.

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I am not just voicing frustration at this illegal law. This law should be thrown out of the books because it limits someone's rights, and this is un-american and undermines our way of life and the reason our country was founded. I need a lawyer with some balls to stand up. There are too many stupid things like this going on in our country, and if someone will not stand up to things like this, soon we will cease to exist as a nation. Seems like our Bill of Rights have as much value to law makers, as a roll of toilet paper, and as a veteran, I am getting sick of it.

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Edgardo Rafael Baez

Reputation Level 17

Answered about 3 years ago. Personal Injury Lawyer in San Antonio, TX.

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I am not sure if you have a question or just voicing your frustration. There is not enough facts to be able to make an intelligent response.

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L. Maxwell Taylor

Reputation Level 17

Answered almost 3 years ago. Appeals Lawyer in Middlebury, VT.

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Time shifting by recording television programs for later viewing has been around for a long time and is considered fair use under the copyright laws. Chill out, put your feet up and enjoy a good time-shifted television program which you recorded on your DVD player. You're allowed to do that.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

Reputation Level 20

Answered almost 3 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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Civil rights laws are in place to protect against those who act in violation of constitutional protections under color of law, such as police officers.

You are right to seek to hire a lawyer in your locale, because without a lot more detail, no further observation is possible.

Good luck to you. You should consult with a local attorney to determine your rights and the best remedy for your situation.

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