• kibiz0r@midwest.social
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      4 days ago

      The law locks up the man or woman
      Who steals the goose from off the common
      But leaves the greater villain loose
      Who steals the common from the goose.

      The law demands that we atone
      When we take things we do not own
      But leaves the lords and ladies fine
      Who take things that are yours and mine.

      The poor and wretched don’t escape
      If they conspire the law to break;
      This must be so but they endure
      Those who conspire to make the law.

      The law locks up the man or woman
      Who steals the goose from off the common
      And geese will still a common lack
      Till they go and steal it back

    • Venator@lemmy.nz
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      4 days ago

      It’s increasing the value, you see, because before the information was free, which by the laws of supply and demand means it was worthless. It’s much more economically efficient this way, as it contributes to GDP! /s