here's a copy of the document i just faxed out. i don't pretend to know how
to write an activism letter, but i hope this will help anybody else who
wishes to fax a reply as well (if you have no fax machine, i may be able to
fax a document for you. i give no garranties, so it's best to find a local
fax shop...) and no, the mailsig was not part of the fax... ;)
Honorable Judge J. Frederick Motz,
I thank you and your staff for your time. I am faxing this document
in response to the recent Microsoft class action settlement . I personally
feel that the settlement does not punish Microsoft in any way for their
dishonest actions. The settlement does not address the issue that Microsoft
has performed criminal actions and will perform them again, if not checked.
I also believe that the settlement will help Microsoft in the long run
instead of hindering their unacceptable actions. They will have access to
the country's youth in a setting that moulds young minds. I believe that
this will help solidify Microsoft's monopoly by inundating our young people
with product placement and advertising.
While the counter-offer by Redhat Corporation may not be the perfect answer,
I believe it is a step in the right direction. Microsoft needs to be
punished, not reprimanded and given free advertising. Please consider
Redhat Corporation's counter-offer. Not only does Redhat's proposed
settlement benefit our schools far more than the Microsoft settlement, it
also punishes the software giant for their actions.
Sincerely,
Justin Bengtson
(The views in this document do not, in any way, reflect the views of
Petersen-Arne, it's associates, business partners, customers or employees.)
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