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Re: [DMCA_Discuss] Re: [dvd-discuss] "Consumer Benefits" ofDRMsolutionsoversight hearing - witness list
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- Subject: Re: [DMCA_Discuss] Re: [dvd-discuss] "Consumer Benefits" ofDRMsolutionsoversight hearing - witness list
- From: Scott A Crosby <crosby(at)qwes.math.cmu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 23:08:12 -0400 (EDT)
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On Fri, 7 Jun 2002, Tom wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 07, 2002 at 08:05:25AM -0700, Michael A Rolenz wrote:
> > "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.
>
> yes, but none of them have made it the core principle of the system.
>
I believe a Heinlein quote whose beginning goes something like:
'' Don't try to appeal to a man's better nature. He has none. (You get
better results appealing to his fear or greed. [??]) ''
Scott