Suspected file swappers arrested in global raid

Authorities in more than a dozen countries seize computers, make arrests in crackdown on illegal file sharing.

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[SteveBarry687]

Yea! What a freaking waste of money.

Big freaking deal! We stopped some crackers from playing Half-Life 2 and using Windows XP. WHo cares.

How about spending some time protecting the chemical processing plants or nuclear power plants, instead of wasting tax payer money on tracking down piracy rings.

There are a lot more important things to be doing.

Here is something for you to investigate:

The fact that Bush lied to the people of this country, Congress and the UN to start a completely illogical war in a country that was not a threat to the US nor were they involved in the 9/11 attacks.

[CherylMASS]

Can't they think of more harmfull crimes to chase?

Ya think with all the bad stuff going on in the world, this would rank pretty low on the priority list. Remember prohibition? Another waste of time. It's gonna happen, leave it alone.

[sarcasticmama]

wake up!

Doesn't everyone know by now the politicians only listen to those who contribute to their campaigns/causes??!! They don't care about the little guy...only how much $$ you can give them. So, of course, they are going to waste OUR money on causes that the big contributors want. Corporate greed breeds legislative greed.

[Ringmaster1]

File Swapping

This action is long over-due! Copywrite holders deserve to make money for their creative efforts. Where do people get the idea that stealing is okay. When do we become responsible for wrong-doing?

[Ringmaster1]

Google allows full view of video shows.

I would hope this is a gross oversight by Google. Google should go to great extreme to prevent this type of copywrite infringement...not depend on the general population to report such activity. Surely, Google has higher standards.