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Robert Heinlein, writing as Dr. Pinero, wrote:<br>
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There has grown up in the minds of certain groups in this country
the notion that because a man or corporation has made a profit out
of the public for a number of years, the government and the courts
are charged with the duty of guaranteeing such profit in the future,
even in the face of changing circumstances and contrary to public
interest. This strange doctrine is not supported by statute or
common law. <b>Neither individuals nor corporations have any right
to come into court and ask that the clock of history be stopped,
or turned back.</b>
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<li><i>Life-Line</i> (1939)</li>
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<p>I think this would be a poor debating position in the SOPA or
PIPA discussions, but it does not seem factually wrong.</p>
<p>Paul<br>
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<p>re:<br>
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On 12/21/2011 1:20 PM, Vint Cerf wrote:
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<pre wrap="">John,
in point of fact, the business models may well have to change or at
least, their implementation. Copying and distribution of digital
content is so easy (and not just on the net) that one has to figure
out different ways to render the copying and distribution unfruitful.
v
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