We're in a situation where the solutions that we have are not good enough. The way to improve anything is to have a discussion about its flaws. To understand what the one or two or three things are about it that would help fix it. The DMCA makes it dangerous to have that conversation.
“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”
“I prefer the rather old and battered, things with character, to the brand new.”