411: The Boy Scouts of the MPAA

In a lovely bit of synergy, the MPAA announced a new program in conjunction with the Boy Scouts to help prevent illegal downloading of movies.

According to the press release (via Defamer):

"One of the most important tools we have to fight piracy is education and I commend the Los Angeles area Boy Scouts for working with us to help raise awareness about piracy among their troops in Los Angeles." said Dan Glickman, Chairman and CEO of the MPAA. "The film industry is a major contributor to the Los Angeles economy and as such, it is important to protect the economic vitality film brings to L.A. and the state of California. Working with the Boy Scouts of Los Angeles, we have a real opportunity to educate a new generation about how movies are made, why they are valuable, and hopefully change attitudes about intellectual property theft."

Because really, nothing is going to stop downloading like the admonishment of a do-gooder in nut-hugging olive green shorts.

While we applaud the Boy Scouts for adopting a badge that speaks to issues of the day, we're surprised they still haven't approved some of the ones on the back burner, like the Gay Baiting, the Virginity Pledge, and the Campfire Circle Jerk merit badges.



MPAA To Sponsor 'Respecting Copyrights' Merit Badge For Local Boy Scouts [Defamer]

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