Open Source Values

[Jim Herrmann]

I agree with the statement below, and is why I have a hard time 
understanding the appeal to the conservative person, which typically 
believes in hierarchy and authority.  I really want to hear from Hal and 
Bill on what about OSS that appeals to their values.  I'm listening.  
Trying to understand.  Help me out here guys.

Thanks for the input Monty,
Jim

Monty J. Harder wrote:

>To the conventional, authoritarian mind, this is 'anarchy, lawlessness,
>chaos!'  They can't conceive of a society without government experts
>giving the imperial imprimatur to certain endeavours; they are
>frightened by the notion that people who aren't even licensed to
>practice computing could build systems to do mission-critical work.
>
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Progressive Values ARE American Values
Responsibility, Empathy, Freedom, Opportunity, Prosperity, Fairness,
Trust, Honesty, Open Communication, Community, Cooperation
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