Re: Due Process completely avoided

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On 6/05/03, Dennis Coe wrote:
> My internet service provider, Cox Communications, has
> suspended my right to purchase their service without
> notification. Apparently, my children have downloaded
> Bearshare for the purpose of obtaining music and films.
>
> I called the customer service department and after 2 days,
> the people there stated the Motion Picture Association has
> requested my service be suspended for the illegal
> dissemination and sale of movies. Apparently, there was
> some bill passed prohibiting the sharing of these types of
> files.
>
> Where is the due process associated with this? I was not
> even given warning. I was not taken to court and received
> a judgement. I have simply been denied the same basic
> right everyone else has.
>
> Why was it only a single title, when I have downloaded a
> host of other programs? If this is illegal, they should
> outlaw sharing of files completely. Of course, this would
> render the internet rather useless.

> If someone knows an attorney wanting to take on this case,
> I would be more than willing to challenge this
constitional right.

Dennis,
I understand your frustration, but the right to "due
process" is typically demanded from a government entity, not
private companies. As irritating as it is your recourse is
limited. Companies can typically offer service to whomever
they wish. I would simply try to find another provider of
internet services. If they seek your business in the future
you can then exercise some revenge by simply saying no thank
you.

Mind you this is simply my take on things, if anyone has
creative ideas, I would be happy to hear them.

Re: Due Process completely avoided, 6/05/03, by Dennis Coe.

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