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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.psychosis.com/emc/ Elite MicroComputers 908-541-4214 http://www.psychosis.com/linux-router/ Linux Router Project -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
