In a desire to (a) prevent uses that they believe are disparaging and (b) regain control over an important part of their identity, these communities have lobbied for a treaty that would require the creation of intellectual property rights in "traditional cultural expression."
And
Although no one seems to have objected to Nimoy's adaptation of the gesture for his Vulcan character, the hand gesture of the priestly blessing may nevertheless fall within the scope of the draft treaty. Traditional cultural expression includes actions such as ceremonies and rituals.
So, does it then also apply to the straight arm salute? Y'know... like the Roman Empire and stuff?
Unfortunately, you’ve grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that’s at the root of all our problems; some of these same voices also doing their best to gum up the works. They’ll warn that tyranny is always lurking just around the corner. You should reject these voices.
Which voices are we supposed to reject again?
...but we tortured some folks
Seeming to me like that voice is one we should be rejecting...
And
So, does it then also apply to the straight arm salute? Y'know... like the Roman Empire and stuff?
This in no way can end well...
Which voices are we supposed to reject again?
Seeming to me like that voice is one we should be rejecting...
The dog ate my homework.
The dog ate my homework.
Spending whose money where?
Uh, so US tax dollars are spent on news, weather and sports tweets in Cuba?
Can someone remind me again how this isn't a blatant abuse of tax victims' money?
Re: How about this patent on rectangles?
Figure 4 is ONLY broken lines. Nicely done.