Princeton Students Rally To ‘Free Delwin’
Posted on January 13th, 2006
It's always inspiring to see college students banding together to support a cause…no matter what it may be.
When Delwin Olivan was fined $5,000 for sharing music files on the Internet, fellow Princeton students decided they weren't going to let him face this alone. And thus was born 'Free Delwin.'
From the official website:
On November 5 2005, in the final scene of this ongoing tragedy, Shunti from the RIAA Settlement Hotline gave Delwin an early morning wakeup call. The news: he has 60 days to give them $5,000. And thus, with 109 pages of blatant 'evidence,' Del has no choice but to settle.
But that doesn't mean he's giving up. Delwin Olivan will continue to enjoy sunshine. He will continue to enjoy ice cream. And he will continue to enjoy music. With your support, Delwin Olivan will persevere. He is a symbol of our generation and the struggle we undergo each day. Please, help FREE DELWIN.It is truly a spectacular effort, incorporating everything from bake sales to apparel.
The issue has also brought up the issue of free enterprise, with many students feeling the punishment was too harsh. What do you think? Would you help Free Delwin?
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