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New License Forbids Human Rights Violations?
KjetilK writes "A new license published by Hacktivismo, builds on Free Software licenses but adds clauses to "promote fundamental human rights of end-users". For those deeply involved in politics, this is a good idea, but Free Software Licenses have traditionally placed no restrictions on use." There's a news article about this as well.
and lack of adequate health care for all her citizens.
Great, what's next? Entertainment Care?
Cant affrord that Playstation 2 because you've been slacking in the easiest country in the world to make a buck? We have a Government Mandated program for you! Just fill out this form, wait in line, and we'll send you a Playstation 2 Government-Edition* in the next 16 months.
* Governemnt-Edition Playstation 2 will only play Exciting Edu-tainment games like Lilo and Stitch(tm) Teaches the DMCA and Mr. Atom Explaines the Benifit of the V-Chip Impland.
Want Health Care? Get a job and buy some.
Moneyed corporations, non-working 'poor' and criminal prisoners are turning productive citizens into tax-slaves.
"thou shalt not eat tuna", "thou shalt not eat at mcdonalds", "thou shalt not buy products at walmart".
I continue to be amazed at how some people can justify anything with the most trivial examples. It's not the same thing.
I think it sets a great precedent. And so what if someone says you can't use this software unless you don't eat at Rotten Ronnie's -- just don't use the software! Write your own, or use a competing project.
In the end, what people use will win out. Stupid licenses won't be accepted, and people will look elsewhere. Great licenses which promote the good of Earth's people and Earth itself will flourish if people understand what they're saying Yes to, and what they're saying No to as a result.