I don't think the government really cares much at all about what people do with CDs, but the music industry does, who are probably the ones behind this idea in the first place and are lobbying state governments to take action.
I don't want to start a debate, but a lot of people think we would be better off if the government was less involved in business affairs. I don't think that's the case. I think in this situation, the government is actually hindering this kind if behavior. If it wasn't for laws and regulations in place, the music industry, who really wants this to happen, would implement this kind of procedure directly by strong-arming retailers into doing what they want.
The music industry is just using the government to get what they want. The state governments should tell the industry lobbyists to sit down and shut up.
Here's a good example right here in Indiana where business would be ripping us off if it weren't for government intervention:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007705060486
Of course, there are situations where government involvement is really bad for everyone, but at least it provides a check and balance system where change can be made by the people. If people would actually get involved.
Just my 2¢
I don't think the government really cares much at all about what people do with CDs, but the music industry does, who are probably the ones behind this idea in the first place and are lobbying state governments to take action.
I don't want to start a debate, but a lot of people think we would be better off if the government was less involved in business affairs. I don't think that's the case. I think in this situation, the government is actually hindering this kind if behavior. If it wasn't for laws and regulations in place, the music industry, who really wants this to happen, would implement this kind of procedure directly by strong-arming retailers into doing what they want.
The music industry is just using the government to get what they want. The state governments should tell the industry lobbyists to sit down and shut up.
Here's a good example right here in Indiana where business would be ripping us off if it weren't for government intervention:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007705060486
Of course, there are situations where government involvement is really bad for everyone, but at least it provides a check and balance system where change can be made by the people. If people would actually get involved.
Just my 2¢