Assumptions

Let’s assume Napster and the likes are finally shut down (could happen, right ?).

It would mean two things. First : intellectual property and creation rights are protected, two : corporate greed’s precedence over people’s margins of freedom is supported by the States and Laws.

Let’s assume Microsoft’s Smart Tags are eventually shipped and widely used (could happen, right ?).

It would mean two things. First : corporate greed’s precedence over people’s margins of freedom is supported by the States and Laws, two : intellectual property and creation rights are laughed at.

Now, let’s assume that opposite pieces of evidence neutralize each other, and that concordant assertions add up…

You do the math.