Re: [aclug-L] illegal software

[alx@xxxxxxx]

On Fri, 11 Sep 1998, Wesley Simon wrote:

> My main point is not whether it's ethical or not.  My point is that
> according to the law, it is illegal.  There are groups of men that
> believe that it is ethical to have sex with little boys.  That doesn't
> matter, it is still illegal.  A group that meets upon the WSU campus may

It's also illegal to drive over the speed limit.  

> consider the ramifications of such activity.  I'm sure the president of
> WSU would not be willing to discuss ethics if he booted a group for
> engaging in practices that are according to the law: illegal.

I didn't know this was a university group, if it were wouldn't it be WSU
Linux Users Group?

I don't think anyone is planning on turning ACLUG into a warez trading
group, but it interesting to hear others views on the matter.  I do think
most software should be free except for games.


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