> > Would this act have any impact on non US citizens and our use of free > > software? > > I live in Denmark, Europe. > > You might find yourself with much better employment prospects. > > The SSSCA isn't based on existing treaty agreements, that I'm aware > (unlike the DMCA). Though the trend in international copyright treaties > seems to be to find a strong point in the world, then "normalize" toward > it. > > If the enforcement of the DMCA is a guide, you might not want to travel > to the US if you're involved in authoring free software, should this law > pass.
I don't like the way things are turning these days. The arrest of Dmitry was the first example of how US law seemingly extends to the entire world, suppressing other countries laws. If the SSSCA passes, not only will it terminate an entire growing industry. At first in the US, but as you say, perhaps in the long run worldwide. In the long run it is also threatening to make helpfullness illegal as well as threatening to take away the individual's freedom to craft software and give it away. Because I helped out writing an open source word processor I risc getting arrested when I go to visit my lady friend in California? Would it be overkill to raise this issue internationally? I for my part considder writing my government and the EU asking them to considder these questions. Would it be a good idea for me to do that? Sorry to extend this OT, but I hold my freedom dear. And sorry Karsten, I accidentally replied to you once in stead of to the list. My fault. Best regards Johnny
