According to a recent story on the AP wire, Boy Scouts in the Los Angeles area can now earn a merit badge by doing the MPAA’s bidding. The merit badge is given out to those who follow a curriculum designed by the movie industry itself. Dan Glickman, the chairman of the MPAA, had this to say: “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.” We’re with you there buddy, if by “educate” you mean “brainwash.” What’s next? RIAA Sunday School?