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The New York Times on Hypocrisy of US IP Policies

Posted by chrisd on from the mmmm-pot-calling-the-kettle-corn dept.

jwinterboy writes " The New York Times has an article (free blah di blah) criticizing the intellectual property framework that the U.S. places on developing countries, given that it was a large pirate of intellectual property during it's own industrialization. "

3 of 251 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Dear STEVE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    " ....... some of those people behaving so hypocritically are descended from Goths who sacked Rome....."

    The Goths did a good job. They did it at a reasonable price too. So what is the complaint ?

  2. Back to the Future Reference by Corporate+Troll · · Score: 2, Funny
    "Made in Japan"? No wonder it broke! -- Doc

    Or at least something like that: I quote out of memory.

  3. Re:Broader Theme of Colonialism by Tablizer · · Score: 3, Funny

    we are really missing out on the increadible behefits that a well educated _global_ populace could bring.

    Smog?

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    Table-ized A.I.