Massachusetts "Right To Repair" Initiative On Ballot, May Override Compromise

Posted by samzenpus on Monday November 5, 2012 @07:03AM from the fix-it-yourself dept.

skids writes "MA voters face a complex technical and economic question Tuesday about just how open automobile makers should be with their repair and diagnostic interfaces. A legislative compromise struck in July may not be strong enough for consumer's tastes. Proponents of the measure had joined opponents in asking voters to skip the question once the legislature, seeking to avoid legislation by ballot, struck the deal. Weeks before the election they have reversed course and are again urging voters to pass the measure. Now voters have to decide whether the differences between the ballot language and the new law are too hard on manufacturers, or essential consumer protections. At stake is a mandated standard for diagnostic channels in a significant market."

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Re:SCOTUS ahead...fair use and property rights by h4rr4r · 2012-11-05 08:09 · Score: 1, Troll

Shift points?
Why not just shift when you want? Or did you for some reason get a car with only two pedals? If you did, congratulations that is what old ladies drive.