HCSO Deputies Crack Down begins as Piracy looms

On Monday Hillsborough county deputies launched Operation Picture Perfect, which cracks down on movie counterfeiters.

The counterfeiters targeted are those brazen enough to set up shop at local flea markets, on curb sides, or even parking lots, according to TBO.

The bootlegging market has thrived in these economic times, when it seems like every other industry is experiencing losses. That is because for some consumers, the cost in savings, and having the ownership of the movie, far supersedes any issues with poor picture quality/sound in the movies.

The Motion Picture Association of America who has pushed a bill that would make operating recording device inside a movie theater a criminal misdemeanor, reports that the movie industry has lost and continues to lose billions of dollars each year due to piracy.

Mmmm lets see. I do agree that bootlegging is a form of stealing as these counterfeiters are essentially taping the movies without authorization, not only for their own use but for profit. On the other hand, it used to be that going to the movies was one of the cheapest forms of entertainment, but not anymore. It's ridiculous. One night of viewing a movie can cost a couple around $18. Did I say one night, I meant 2 hours of viewing maybe a little over to be exact. Imagine the cost for a family of 4? By the way the stated above price did not include popcorn, drinks, etc. We (consumers) pay heftily for admission to theaters, yet stars are making millions of dollars, regardless of monetary intake and I'm supposed to feel saddened at the industry's loss? Hey we live in a capitalist society, right? Has the movie making industry ever considered lowering the costs for admission to compete with these stealing idiots. Compete with them! This I'm sure would result in increased ticket sales and could compensate, over time for their loses. Or, they could ask the mega rich leading men and women of Hollywood starring in the movies to give "charitable funds" to support their cause. But then again, the rich usually want to get richer, and any talks of a cut in salary would probably not sit well with them...Any thoughts??

By the way has anyone noticed how HCSO deputies have been on a prowl lately? We recenlty heard about,"Operation Indoor Outlaw", and now "Operation Picture Perfect". I wonder what's next??