Jul 062005
The European Parliament was almost unanimous in rejecting the long-disputed software patents directive. With 648 against, and only 14 for, this proposal won’ see daylight again anytime soon.
Three cheers. And the finnish MEPs who promised to vote against seemingly did, across the party divisions. Multiple cheers to that, too. What on earth is the world coming to, when you can actually rely on politicians…
Perhaps Nancy Reagan was indeed right, a perfectly timed “NO!” is a powerful weapon.