14. This "rule" is absolutely ridiculous, because although it does make sense that they should pay to view the movie it's basically blocking out something everyone does. Not paying for the movie originally makes sense to be illegal, but if someone rents/buys a movie they should be transferring ownership at which point they can do whatever they want with it. It is not the fault of the people actually purchasing this movie if someone is downloading it illegally. Most laws don't take into account new technological advances. Showing these movies in a large setting might even convince someone to go out and buy that movie themselves so they really have no argument in this situation. However, when someone buys the movies, makes copies of them, and sells them that should be and is illegal. That is why it makes me mad when they say it is illegal to show some kids a Disney movie, or watch a movie you just bought with your friends. These laws are ridiculous and shouldn't be even around let alone enforced.
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good reflection. as frustrating as it is, however, as a teacher, you will have to self-enforce these "ridiculous" rules or avoid situations where you will be called upon to follow them. BUT, as a teacher, you can point them out to your students, and then teach them how to go about making a change in the system. capture the teachable moment!
dr.theresa
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