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George Michaelson <ggm@algebras.org> Sat, 09 May 2026 04:07 UTC

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From: George Michaelson <ggm@algebras.org>
Date: Sat, 09 May 2026 06:07:16 +0200
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I agree with John. States and countries vary and have a forcing function in
breaches of behaviour which go beyond civil laws in IPR, and we are not
seeking wholesale rewriting of our legal basis at this time.

Least change which is useful,  is the goal.

No hats

George

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