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Re: [DMCA_Discuss] Re: [dvd-discuss] "Consumer Benefits" of DRMsolutionsoversight hearing - witness list

tom@lemuria.org 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 <tom@lemuria.org>
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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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