Is this irony, stupidity, or just plain... dumb?  Pasted below is a link to a video at VIMIO that shows an actual DMCA hearing at the Library of Congress where the Motion Picture Association of America actually demonstrates the proper way to copy a DVD movie for educational purposes.  I'll give you a quick hint.  It includes using a camcorder, a television screen, and a darkened room...

MPAA Shows How To Videorecord A TV Set