[writer33]

Why do people always post excerpted articles that require registration? Man...that just ticks me off.

:)

Rift, rift, rift!!!!

[SAJ]

Because, m'friend, that the Constitution of the United States provides explicit protection for the copyright of original writings. Our good host here is to be commended for his adherence to the excerpting policy, and the assorted publications from which we see articles posted are absolutely and 100% entitled at law to protect the unauthorised involuntary distribution of the works they've PAID to publish.

It's called ''property''. Perhaps you've heard of the concept? (No bets, either way, on that one.)

Sorry if you find the Constitution inconvenient. Perhaps you can apply for a position on the Supreme Court when Hitlery is elected, eh?

(signed) Your Friendly Neighbourhood Professional Writer

[SAJ]

For ''protect'', please read ''protect against''.

My apols for the poor phrasing.

[counterpunch]

bump for later

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Why do people always post excerpted articles that require registration? Man...that just ticks me off.

To get you to go to the newsstand and buy the paper - and read this article on the top of today's editorial page.