lunes, 22 de junio de 2015

Activist Post: What’s the deal with the TPP?

Activist Post: What’s the deal with the TPP?



 What’s the deal with the TPP?

Many Americans have heard of this giant trade deal known as the TPP, or Trans-Pacific Partnership. Most don’t have a clue what the agreement actually contains or what effects it will have on our situation in America. All citizens should at least know what is being discussed; this pact will have enormous implications and the widespread ignorance of its provisions is by design. Let’s dive in.

One of the largest areas of contention with the TPP lie within the provisions strengthening copyright rules. Here are some of the most dangerous provisions:

The criminalization of the misuse of trade secrets