[clug] Opensource legislation in ACT

[Anthony David]

On Tue, Sep 16, 2003 at 07:37:25PM +1000, Brad Hards wrote:
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> On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:20 pm, Darren Freeman wrote:
> > On Tue, 2003-09-16 at 17:43, Anthony David wrote:
> > > If there is interest, in discussing the proposal,
> > > I will confirm it with her.
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> > I think I speak for most CLUGers when I say:
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> > *shit yeah!*
> Lets make like we have a bit of professionalism, given the topic. And remember 

Excellent point Brad. Enthusiasm is important too.

> that at least one person (OK, maybe only me) thinks that legislation for this
> is broken by design. Even if no-one spoke against it, no-one can actually 
> claim that CLUG supports (or discourages) legislative measures. AUUG could 
> probably do that though - try to get some of the AUUG people there if you 
> want representation. Maybe even Linux Australia would be interested?

Representation is good. However the important thing is that interested,
informed voters have a say in legislation proposals.

This is an excellent opportunity for that. Needless to say, once I have
confirmed Ros's attendance, I will inform other interested groups that
you mentioned.

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> > Usually we just make up something to talk about, now we have something
> > to really hammer out.
> So the technical stuff starts around ten to eight? Guess I'll see you then.
> 

Dissenting voices are important Brad. Please don't miss out on an
opportunity to make you views known. Politicians are used to it.


Regards

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Anthony David

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