Re: Due Process completely avoided

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On 6/05/03, sarah wrote:
> 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.
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>> If someone knows an attorney wanting to take on this case,
>> I would be more than willing to challenge this
> constitional right.
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> 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.
>
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Re: Due Process completely avoided, 6/05/03, by Dennis Coe.

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