Related thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1543441/posts
Calling the ability to convert analog video content to a digital format a "significant technical weakness in content protection," H.R. 4569 would require all consumer electronics video devices manufactured more than 12 months after the DTCSA is passed to be able to detect and obey a "rights signaling system" that would be used to limit how content is viewed and used.And 11 months, 15 days after the DTCSA is passed, hackers will release software to disable the system.
This is a pissing contest that the RIAA and the Hollygoons will never win.
Please note that I AM NOT promoting the downloading or copying of copyrighted material.