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New License Forbids Human Rights Violations?

Posted by michael on from the worth-the-paper-it-is-printed-on dept.

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.

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  1. Re:I guess this rules out the U.S. then... by zulux · · Score: 2, Troll


    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.