Re: US Debian Crypto Policy - Project leadership position
On Mon, 13 Oct 1997 19:05:36 -0400 (EDT), Tim Sailer wrote:
>> >It's been discussed more than once in the past, a consensus was reached
>> >and clear policy was set, and the policy manual reflects this. Thus, I
>> >felt _very_ confident to make the call.
>>
>> I've raised valid points that require some good answers.
>
>Not only is it Debian Policy, currently, like it or not, it is US *Law*.
>I personally think that the law is stupid, but I still try to abide by
>the law...
"All laws that are repugant to the Constitution are null and void."
Marbury vs, Madison 5 US 137, 174, 176
It is not law plain and simple. Whether armed men will attack you for doing it is
another matter. If this still makes it illegal depends on (the clarity of) your point of
view.
>> Ian Jackson, how do you feel about this?
>> Anyone else that plans to run should also make their voices heard.
>
>Whatever their view, as a Corporation in the United States, SPI *can not*
>condone breaking the law, no matter how stupid it is..
SPI should not be using the Debian name. SPI should have no part in Debian.
When Bruce Perens steps down or is voted out where does that leave the new
leader? Will Bruce be cede the corporation to him? If we get a new leader does the
corporation vanish? (I hope so)
Either way this has little to do with the issue at hand unless BRUCE makes it so.
People should be able to host what they want, without being shunned. It is time for
the interests of SPI Inc. to step aside.
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