They seem to have forgotten that, and are back saying the only purpose of P2P networks is for illegal trading of owned goods. We claim part of the reason for P2P is for legal trading of what ought to be in public domain. And what is in public domain in many cases. John Perry Barlow backcaseclaim share on social
Discerning the legal difference between what WikiLeaks did and what news organizations do is difficult and would set a terrible precedent. George Packer differencedifficultdiscern Change image and share on social
Companies shouldn't use the law to prevent consumers from doing something legal. Jon Johansen companyconsumerlaw Change image and share on social
I saw a cardinal when I was in Brooklyn, and I was almost moved to tears. I was, like, 'I can't believe this thing is legal. I can't believe this thing is in the wild. How did this happen? How has someone not killed them all? They're so conspicuous. They're gorgeous. How can they still be alive?' Nell Zink alivebrooklyncardinal share on social
At Cheney's initiative, the United States stripped terror suspects of long-established rights under domestic and international law, building a new legal edifice under exclusive White House ownership. Barton Gellman buildcheneydomestic Change image and share on social
The mental capacity of a person to make reasonable contracts, is the only criterion, by which to determine his legal capacity to make obligatory contracts. And his mental capacity to make reasonable contracts is certainly not to be determined by the fact that he is, or is not, twenty-one years of age. Lysander Spooner agecapacitycontract share on social
Background checks, waiting periods, reports of transfers, and access to mental health records have not stopped the legal sale of firearms to legitimate buyers. Colleen Hanabusa accessbackgroundbuyer Change image and share on social
Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that the Ten Commandments are a historical document that contains moral, ethical, and legal truisms that any person of any religion or even an atheist can recognize and appreciate. Cliff Stearns atheistcommandmentdocument share on social
As a former federal judge, I am cognizant of the legal issues. As governor, I am forced to deal with their ramifications. Brian Sandoval cognizantdealfederal Change image and share on social