Well, even on something that doesn't require my consent, say, my HTML, if I'm looking to use that as a means by which to access the Internet, which we all use, that too would probably be captured, potentially negatively, by this legislation. Take away the whole point of consent. I don't need consent nor does HTML send me a consent. I need it to function. It's the gasoline that makes the engine go.
On June 18th, 2009. See this statement in context.