Linked by David Adams on Mon 16th Aug 2004 17:44 UTC
Editorial I read something in one of the comments for an OSNews posting a couple weeks ago that sent me thinking. It wasn't an original or profound thought. In fact, it's a rather commonly-held opinion that happens to be quite misguided. It's an opinion summed up by the "open source = communist" meme that gets thrown around in thousands of flamewars all over the internet. In this essay, I will explore why this idea is wrong and demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of economics.
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by Bill Sykes on Mon 16th Aug 2004 21:12 UTC

"even enforces, sharing rather than hoarding"

could be

even promotes, stealing rather than producing

Try reading a little Ayn Rand. May I suggest the Voice of Reason. Most peoples heads have been so filled with this altrusistic socialist prattle for so many years now that they are close to being willing to slit the wrists of thier fellow men to help in the world population problem.