Author: DerrickJ

Anyone, at anytime, could be pinched for illegally downloading movies or music. That can sometimes mean jail time, but it usually means hefty fines.

Some argue that artists are entitled to their money for their work. Even so, the ransom money is paid to the State; neither the record company nor the artist sees a dime for their so-called “victimization” at the hands of their audience.

Now, the Pirate Party has come up with a solution to overcome this monstrously evil arm of the state: crowd-source file-sharing fine settlements.

To the people calling themselves State, serving justice is simply another way of saying “taking your money.” So why not skip all the pomp and circumstance and just start a fund that cuts checks to the state every time a member of the community gets pinched?

That’s exactly what the group calling itself “Sharing is Caring” is doing. Sharing is Caring says that the laws governing people’s use of the internet is changing all the time, and it’s not often clear what rules apply to you. What happens if people’s kids download illegal stuff?

Sharing is Caring raises money to shell out settlement cash for individuals found guilty of sharing material non-commercially. Their protection service costs a one time $39 fee.

The online file sharing community has discovered that they can continue sharing files online for very low cost if they contribute to a pool which buys the freedom of those who get pinched.

For now, the community continues sharing infinite files for very low cost, intentionally buying off the state in the most efficient way.

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http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-party-crowd-sources-file-sharing-fine-settlements-130413/

Actor Wesley Snipes is out of prison after 3 years in a government cage for not paying taxes. He must wait another 3 months on house arrest while he serves the remainder of his sentence.

At a restaurant, your server brings you a bill, and you pay it. If you dispute a charge, you can talk it over with the server, manager, or owner.

Unlike most businesses, however, the government claims to provide you with innumerable services for which you must pay, and it requires that you figure out your own bill once per year.

The tax code which you must use to complete your taxes is 73 thousand pages long, and if you make a mistake on your form, you can be arrested and charged with a federal crime.

Obviously, this system is patently ridiculous, and so each year, millions of Americans choose not to file taxes despite allegedly owing Uncle Sam.

Occasionally, the taxers makes an example of one of these people to frighten those who might otherwise keep their money into complying.

If you’re not brave enough to risk prison time, perhaps this year you will join the millions of Americans who are sending a signal to Washington by filing for an extension today.

Show the District of Criminals that you’re on to their game, and that one day you might exercise your freedom to keep your money.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/04/05/wesley-snipes-reportedly-released-from-prison/