Big Publishers and a Threat to Education

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/01/library-supporters-worry-us-may-back-publishers-copyright-case

I was alerted to this story by one of my colleagues.  I was quite surprised that the Obama administration would even consider siding with the publishers who just seem petty in threatening a public school. What happened to the right to education? And the ability to provide learning tools to students? Especially when at one of the largest public universities in the nation?

I spoke with a someone I know who happens to work at GSU and asked what things were like on campus.  She said that students aren't afraid to speak up.  I hope the students make their voices heard loud and clear and assert their right to a quality education.  One that does not have to fear the threat of bullying publishers.