NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Apparently, the US government is the RIAA's bitch.

Russia has agreed to shut down Allofmp3.com and other music sites based in that country that the U.S. government says are offering downloads illegally.

The nation has struck the agreement with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative as it seeks entry to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. has suggested that it would hold up Russia's acceptance in the WTO unless leaders there took action against digital piracy.*

You know, God forbid our government takes a prinicipled stand against Russia trying to turn one of its citizens into a fucking X-Man. Or against Russia spooning with Iran. Or against Russia cracking down on a free press. No. Instead, America makes clear that what really matters is FUCKING MP3s.

"We will pay any price (as long as it's 99 cents a track), bear any burden (those tracks are loaded with crippling DRM!), meet any hardship (some tracks may not work with your iPod), support any friend (the entertainment industry), oppose any foe (kids terrorists with iPods), in order to ensure the survival and the success of liberty (if by "liberty" you mean "content protection"). "