[plug] Linus approves bombing civilians in stupid war?

[Simon Scott]

On Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:04, hatari at iinet.net.au wrote:
> Hi, all !
>
> Is anyone able to get in touch with Linus and ask him if he
> approves of LINUX being used by the military (U.S. et al) to kill
> innocent civilians in the war on Iraq?

why would we care? He has no power over it.

>
> Ask him if he will do the right thing and stand up - P U B L I C L Y -
> to deny them usage.

He cant! Read the GPL. All freedoms have negative aspects.

>
> If you know his eMail address but don't want to ask Linus because
> you are shy or something then let me know his eMail address.

I know his email address but Im sure he'd prefer he didnt get stuff like this.

>
> Please; no stupid return email espousing your insanity (and W's)
> that we have to kill naughty Saddam.  Idiot - in anticipation  (:oz)
>
> I have already asked the question about Bill Gates (once) on radio.

And Im sure everyone applauded and thought you were great :-\

>
> Please; no flames about "This is just a Linux club for Linux freaks" -

This is just a Linux club for Linux freaks.

> -- fuck off, not interested.

I think the same could be said to you. 

>
> eMail address please.

Which one again? Ive lost interest already