On Sep 7, 2011, at 1:41 PM, Gar Lipow wrote:
> Again just to emphasize a distinction that does not get made enough. I
> would agree that intellectual property rights as a system does more
> harm than good, but it is important to understand that while we live
> under this system, that is often the only way for an intellectual
> worker to get compensated. Similarly, I hope that people who believe
> the wage labor system does more harm than good do not expect most
> people to quit their jobs and do volunteer work at no charge full time
> in our society as it actually exists.
Bingo.
Doug