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I think big pharma companies are corrupt and charge too much, but I wouldn't rob a drug store because of it. Similarly, just because copyright terms are horrifi
by ocdtrekkie 7y ago
I think big pharma companies are corrupt and charge too much, but I wouldn't rob a drug store because of it. Similarly, just because copyright terms are horrifically overextended doesn't mean I think it's okay to steal movies.
- ddevault 7y agoRobbing drug stores is different. You're hurting someone who isn't at fault - your local pharmacist - and stealing something of material value. Now, if you want to talk about synthesising "copyrighted" drugs and giving them away, or even selling them for a fraction of the price, I'm with you 100%.
- a1369209993 7y ago> synthesising "copyrighted" drugs Patented; it's called "patented". And thanks to the magic of supply and demand, even selling them for same price would help, if not as much.
- i_d_rather_read 7y agothanks to the magic of supply and demand millions starve