Jeremy Wickins

Sheffield

Researcher

Sorry, Tony, wrong argument. Whilst I don't agree that "speed kills" necessarily, there is a chance that inappropriate use of speed could lead to death or injury of one or more people. Breach of copyright is a whole different box of frogs, since no-one will ever die or be physically injured as a result of it. With the exception of Billy Bragg last week, I have not heard artists making too much of a fuss about this issue - it is the huge record cartel (and I use the term with accuracy) that is trying to hold on to its monopoly long after the rug has been pulled out from under its feet. The industry is desperately hoping that the artists don't realise that they no longer need the record companies, and that the balance of power has changed so that the artists can get fair remuneration for their work, and not have terrifyingly one-sided contracts that benefit only the company.