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June 24, 2005
Mr. XXXXX
XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
XXXXXXX, California 9XXXX
Dear Mr. X:
Thank you for writing to me about the digital broadcast
flag. I appreciate hearing from you.
I feel strongly that we must prevent the theft of copyrighted
works, and that includes digital television (DTV) programming.
As we move forward in the digital age, it is increasingly easy for
unauthorized copies of copyrighted works to be made and illegally
distributed. Over-the-air digital content is the easiest to
pirate.
As we contemplate the use of new technologies to protect
copyrighted works, we must pay careful attention to ensure that a
balance is struck between competitive protections and individual
consumer interests. It is important to allow for the continued
fair
use of copyrighted material, even while we seek to stop
unauthorized reproductions from being
illegally distributed outside
the home and over the
Internet.
Again, thank you for writing. Please know that as the
Senate considers legislation of the broadcast flag, I will be sure to
keep your views in mind. If you should have any questions, please
feel free to contact my Washington, DC staff at (202) 224-XXXX.