Peter,
> > Yep. But it doesn't matter what you or I think is Political; it
> > matters what the US Gov't thinks is political. At least, as far as
> > the 501(c)3 goes.
>
> The PostgreSQL project is not and to my knowledge has no ambitions to
> become a 501(c)3 organization, so who cares?
Oh, it's not a persuasive argument. It's just a small argument against. I
personally have no problem with the idea of having a "No Patents" web button,
now that the Europeans among us have put the idea forward.
> EFF is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Our tax ID number is
> 04-3091431. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent provided by law.
> To view our financial records, please visit Guidestar.
That's bizarre. I distinctly remember that my TY letter from the EFF for my
gift said that it was *not* charitable due to their political activity. Will
have to ask them.
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--Josh
Josh Berkus
Aglio Database Solutions
San Francisco
