---- snarlydwarf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
> 
> Mark Lanctot;245333 Wrote: 
> > Whatever you do, don't get drawn into a free vs. free beer argument. 
> > Still can't figure that one out.
> 
> If you are less than 21, going to a party with "Free Beer" means that
> you don't have to pay cash for the beer, but you are still not allowed
> (ie, not "free") to drink it without legal ramifications.  It is
> possible to drink, but you may also go to jail.  Risk assessment is up
> to the drinker.
> 
> If you are over 21, going to a bar means the beer is not Free, but you
> are allowed (ie, free) to drink it.  You may even go to a hosted bar at
> a party where drinks are free -and- you are free to drink them.  There
> are still legal issues (ie, no drinking and driving), but they are more
> like "don't be a moron" rules instead of restricting real rights.  Where
> the "don't be a moron" line falls is pretty much where the BSD vs GPL vs
> whatever license debate comes in.
> 
> I need a drink.

Have a free beer. :-)

Kevin
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