Re: (Waaaay OT) Re: EU Software Patents directive rejected!

From: John Hasler (jhasler_at_debian.org)
Date: 07/06/05

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    Nicos Gollan writes:
    > Yes, but now the parliament has at least shown its ability to act which I
    > hope will make the corrup^Wcommission a bit wary of just trying to
    > override its decisions.

    IMHO this vote was more about power politics between the Commission and the
    Parliament than about software patents. If the Commission comes back later
    with a less confrontational approach the same MEPs who voted no this time
    may vote yes.

    > Hopefully, this will lead to a more sensible approach the next time the
    > issue comes around.

    A politician's definition of 'sensible' differs markedly from that of a
    normal person. 

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John Hasler
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