[ale] GAH

[Geoffrey]

Christopher R. Curzio wrote:
> You also can't take or give away the original copy of the constitution.
> Nor can you ask that it be photocopied and have the copy given to you. As
> a matter of fact, you're not even allowed to TOUCH it. I don't think you
> can even take photographs of it. You're only allowed to look at it through
> its case. That's some pretty strict RM, no? But you're free to purchase a
> copy in the gift shop. So why aren't you complaining about that too?

The restrictions on the original copy of the constitution are for it's 
protection as an historical document.  You've mixing apples and oranges 
there.

> 
> Now that's not to say that e-book DRM is nearly as important as protecting
> the original copy of the constitution. The point is, restrictions are
> everywhere. It's just that some people choose to complain about only some
> of them for silly reasons.

I personally don't understand why anyone would purchase an e-book 
version of a document that is readily available for free to them.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
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