European Parliament Clashes Over Software Patents 213
D4C5CE writes "The European Parliament's Daily Notebook reports on the turbulent final plenary debate this morning regarding a draft Directive
to legalize Software Patents (which are currently unlawful under Art.52 (2) (c) of the European Patent Convention). The Notebook quotes some truly bizarre views and arguments (which no doubt you'll take the time to point out to Members of the European Parliament before tomorrow's
vote), with some MEPs even claiming to feel harassed because they are suddenly also being lobbied by numerous concerned citizens, rather than solely by industry representatives as usual."
The citizens are coming after them with pitchfork. (Score:4, Funny)
Heaven forefend! (Score:5, Funny)
Imagine that -- contacted by (ugh) commoners. Oh, the ignominy!
I For One... (Score:1, Funny)
you gotta love the European Parliament... (Score:5, Funny)
10. Gain EU Citizenship through the liberal citizenry laws in the Republic of Ireland.
20. Move to an EU country, err, excuse me, "Member State."
30. Run for the EU Parliament. Have 2 people vote for me and I win my seat!
40. PROFIT!!!
Re:Open letter from SuSE (Score:2, Funny)
Anybody got a translation that's in English?
Just look at the U.S. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Heaven forefend! (Score:4, Funny)
Diagnosis: results of
works out better here in the US... (Score:3, Funny)
20. Move to California and become body-building movie star
30. Run for governor without even bothering to wait until the last one's term is up
40. PROPHET!!!
Re:Interesting. (Score:3, Funny)
We're not so big on the personal choice thing (our government likes to take away choice so that we don't hurt ourselves), but otherwise its pretty accurate.
Re:Interesting. (Score:4, Funny)
Also, I'd like to throw in the obligitory comments about being able to walk down the streat and not get shot, and being able to visit other countries with your flag sewn on your backpack and not get shot...and...just generally not get shot.