:Software is not a car, which makes it okay.
Which makes *what* okay? We need context or specific subjects
or verbs for referential pronouns such as "it"!
Be explicit. Are you saying that it is your belief that it is
acceptable to steal software, on the grounds that software is not
a car?
If you are saying that that is your belief, then are we to
understand that it is your belief that it is acceptable to steal
everything other than cars? Diamonds, fine wine, baby elephants?
How about SUVs -- they aren't cars? And interestingly, PT Cruisers
aren't cars either: apparently they have a wheelbase 1/2" wider than
the maximum allowed for a car, specifically so that they would be
classified as light trucks and so not have to abide by the gas economy
regulations that apply to cars.
You used the word "intangible" in a previous posting. Are you
indicating that it is your belief that it is acceptable to steal
anything intangible? Software, music files, DVD contents, patents,
trade secrets? Electricity? Is it okay to "cut and run" on bills from
mechanics, tailors, plumbers, lawyers, doctors, landscapers? As long
as you pay them for any raw materials, it's okay to stiff them for the
"intangible" use of their knowledge, skills, and labour?
:End of story as far as I'm concerned (I can see
:I'm hitting my head against a brick wall here).
You aren't hitting your head against a brick wall: we're just asking
you to explain what you mean. We aren't asking you to justify your
position: we don't understand as yet what your position *is*.
