Re: PostgreSQL and Patents: no position against ?

jean-paul(at)argudo(dot)org (Jean-Paul Argudo) wrote:
> I know PG is not a political movement, it hasn't to be one. But will
> we stay and wait the "final headshot", or just stand up and say "we
> are against patents"?

There _is_ a problem with doing so, organisationally, as that does
make the organisation more or less political in nature. And that
can disqualify it from being treated as a charitable organisation.

Nothing here prevents individuals from participating in political
endeavours, so those that are so interested are free to do so.
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