The Dystopia is Nigh

It seems almost a horrible joke on consumers but it may happen to you. The Senate is looking pass legislation which makes it illegal for people to fast forward through commercials. Here's an article from Wired on the issue. The relevant section:

"...under the proposed language, viewers would not be allowed to use software or devices to skip commericals or promotional announcements 'that would otherwise be performed or displayed before, during or after the performance of the motion picture,' like the previews on a DVD."

Of course, you can always zip past gratuitous violence and sex. But you must see the advertising!