Sunday, February 12, 2012

Thousands protest ACTA in Europe

Another sleazy attempt by governments and corporations to control the Internet. They were hoping no one would notice...

Thousands of people have taken part in co-ordinated protests across Europe in opposition to a controversial anti-piracy agreement.

Significant marches were held in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta).

Around 200 protesters gathered in central London outside the offices of several major rights holders.

Demonstrators argued that Acta will limit freedom of speech online.


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