Re: PostgreSQL and Patents: no position against ? - Mailing list pgsql-advocacy

From Greg Sabino Mullane
Subject Re: PostgreSQL and Patents: no position against ?
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Msg-id 91f025774fa02ad162591a33248d2b9a@biglumber.com
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In response to Re: PostgreSQL and Patents: no position against ?  (Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com>)
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> 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.

I think even if the website and the PGF were the same things (and they
clearly are not) I think it's okay to be against certain legislation -
the problem is only when you start endorsing one candidate over another,
IIRC.

>> 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.

I have one too, and I don't recall seeing that clause. I'll check mine too :)

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