File Sharer Fined $222,000

American Voices • Science & Technology • ISSUE 43•41 • Oct 9, 2007

A Minnesota woman was fined $222,000 for illegally downloading and distributing 24 songs via the file-sharing network Kazaa. What do you think?

“Wow, is that how much music costs now? Honestly, I have no idea, I haven't paid for music in years.”
Pete Carson –
Furniture Mover
“A stiff fine, yes, but it's hardly as bad as when I was punched in the stomach for humming 'Hollaback Girl' on the elevator.”
Shelley Birney –
Painter
“To avoid any problems, I'll just start stealing from the record store again.”
Hans Hoerzl –
Curtain Installer

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