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> Tom-- You've managed to spark a lively discussion. I see two ways to
> evaluate the ethical dilemmas confronted when we use a designer's plans.
> One is to do only those things that can be defended by a lawyer in a
> courtroom. UGGH! The other is evaluate our actions as honorable Ladies
> & Gentlemen, as suggested by Rhed. If we reach an agreement with a
> designer, give our word that we will keep that agreement, and shake hands,
> we should have something that is more powerful than anything that can be
> decided in a courtroom.
> I will always use the latter criteria to choose my course of action.
Mike
We've always had those who will bite the hand that feeds them, but, this new era has brought forth those who will not only bite the hsnd, but, if you complain about the pain, then they hit you with one of those 15 lb. Law Books that probably says somewhere in it that it's O.K..
Rehd
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