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Re: [DMCA_Discuss] Re: [dvd-discuss] "Consumer Benefits" of DRMsolutionsoversight hearing - witness list
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- From: "Michael A Rolenz" <Michael.A.Rolenz(at)aero.org>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:05:25 -0700
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[email protected] has written that
"In capitalism, information (anything, actually) is something to make
money with."
No that's called greed and is not limited to capitalism but can be found
in socialism, communism, fascism, and even organized religion.
Tom <[email protected]>
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06/06/2002 10:46 PM
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solutionsoversight hearing - witness list
On Thu, Jun 06, 2002 at 04:14:37PM -0400, Seth Johnson wrote:
> But a little confused: What difference are you talking about? I mean,
what is being overlooked regarding democracy vs. capitalism -- in the area
of information and information technology?
In a democracy, free flow of information would be seen as empowering.
In capitalism, information (anything, actually) is something to make
money with.
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