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The increase in powers and fines exacerbates an already bad situation. With the forfeiture laws, in theory they may be able to have equipment belonging to ISP?s seized (while the DMCA gives safe harbor for prosecution under infringement, it may not allow a defense under forfeiture) and that could be used as a club to beat ISPs into the role of copyright police ? one that ISPs worldwide have been loathed to accept.
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Get ready for higher connection bills. If the cable/telephone companies find any reason to raise rates, they will jump on it.