So even the disks I use for backing-up computer data, support Lionel Ritchie's family of ex-spouses.

(Sound of Tony rolling on floor laughing his ass off)

All joking aside, that's the case in the U.S., as well. The AHRA implemented per-unit levies on recording hardware. I dunno, it all sounds like a Mafia protection racket to me.

Tony Fabris
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