and ironic

that terminal power over the Free Internet should be handed over to insignificant, ultra-scumbags like the RIAA and MPAA.

Instead of being objects of derision and contempt, these germs are being permitted to administer government policy.

Billy Gates flagged this, over a decade ago, when he started steering M$ in the direction of being largely an entertainment gimmick.

Now, we've got spooks like Steve Jobs making fancy closed-shop DVD players, like the iPad, and creatures like the RIAA and MPAA in charge of internet policy.

Pity, help us!