Re: Show me the money Re: Donations to Debian
On Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:52:36 -0500, Paul Serice wrote:
>> The purpose behind the official incorporation for Debian is still
>> beyand me, and the more I think about it I don't like it. The
>> project (like linux) has always been for freeholders all over the
>> world. Why the US government suddenly has to get involded, I have
>> no idea. Why does Debian need to be an artificial US government
>> privedged entiy? It's our OS. We collectivly own it. Why do we
>> suddenly need permission from someone to exists I'm sure some of
>> the other anarchists here are also wondering about these things....
>
>
>The government has always been involved. In general though, it is
With the developers and servers in Germany? nl?
>state law, not federal, that controls, and (if I remember correctly)
>most states impose personal liability (as in they come and take away
>your house and car) for unorganized groups such as Debian was.
They could have not followed anything past the guy that caused it. Now they can.
>Now for your anarchist side, when governments become overbearing they
As ours has.
>tend to nationalize --
As ours has.
> meaning they take property away from
>corporations (and other private organizations or individuals) for the
>supposed general welfare.
As ours does.
>So, it is not difficult to see that
>freedom from intrusive government does not necessarily imply fewer
>corporations.
A corporation is a creatation of the state. For the most part it is an extension of
government. A well behaved corp is never punished.
> As a matter of fact, strong and health corporations
>arguably contribute as much to your personal autonomy as any other
>single factor.
I highly doubt this.
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