Congress raises broadcast flag for audio

"Digital radio receivers without government-approved copy-prevention technology likely would become illegal to sell in the future, according to new federal legislation announced Thursday."

"Rep. Mike Ferguson, a New Jersey Republican, said his bill--which would enforce a so-called "broadcast flag" for digital and satellite audio receivers--was necessary to protect the music industry from the threat of piracy."
Read more at news.com and slashdot
Editors note: Here we go again, a bill that is bringing us closer to this future is introduced in the name of protecting the rights of "content creators". Let me ask you authors of this content, have you given your consent to Mr. Ferguson and RIAA to speak in YOUR name? I doubt that.

Thanks to a_thing for the link.