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The Open Source Intiative Categorically Rejects IIPA's special pleadings against Open Source
The entire position taken by IIPA against Open Source is unbalanced. It relies on outdated definitions, special interests and a fear of innovation and new business model opportunities. It blends them together to abuse an outdated mechanism of the US government with a condemnation that applies to the US itself. America has a role in defending free markets around the world. The IIPA's stance does not support that role, and should not be respected.
