If there is one “entity” that consistently defies human logic, it’s the RIAA. Like a wounded animal backed into a corner fighting for its life, the RIAA is trying every possible angle to justify, and maintain, their existence. What recently got me going on this topic was an article at TechDirt that reported and equally insane commentary from, oddly enough, the manager of U2. Apparently this guy thinks “Google and their hippie friends should pay the record industry” because they have ““built multibillion dollar industries on the back of our [content] without paying for it.” It’s an interesting and aggravating post that is well worth a read; however, it was the first line of this article that made me sigh — roll my eyes — groan — and nearly toss my cookies:

“…the IFPI and the RIAA have been actively pushing for ISP liability for file sharing …”

Good grief! ISPs responsible for file sharing?! That’s like saying automakers are responsible for speeders, municipalities that make the roads are responsible for automobile accidents, and candy makers are responsible for cavities. Take the position of the RIAA and anyone that makes anything that in anyway can be used for “questionable” activities, and everyone is guilty of something.

Sorry folks, I just had to get that off my chest.

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