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____/ Homer on Thursday 07 Jul 2011 15:22 : \____
> Verily I say unto thee, that Chris Ahlstrom spake thusly:
>> Homer wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>>> Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft Puts the Squeeze on Samsung
>>>>
>>>> http://www.linuxinsider.com/rsstory/72813.html
>>>
>>> When the hell is somebody going to stand up to these thugs?
>>
>> Unfortunately, companies assuredly get the advice to "pay up" from
>> their lawyers (or accountants), who take what they think is a "long
>> term" view.
>
> Even if Microsoft were right (which I very much doubt), what they'd be
> doing would still be the corporate equivalent of vigilantism. If they
> really have a /legitimate/ claim then it should go through the courts.
> Always. Period.
>
> Corporations are a law unto themselves, and no politician seems to give
> a damn about it.
>
> The law needs to be changed to stop this blatant racketeering. Somebody
> needs to step in and demand Microsoft proves their claims, and if they
> can't ... then they should be prosecuted under the RICO Act.
RICO Act exists for historical reasons and I never see it enforced.
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