[fredpeters]

If this is an analogy to sport and say the sport is baby killing. Then I can hate the game and the player. You have a choice to get involved in the game.

If this as an analogy to drug dealing. I agree that you should not hate the players, as they have no choice.

However, I am allowed to hate the drug lord(s).

[tvon]

> If this is an analogy to sport and say the sport is baby killing. Then I can hate the game and the player. You have a choice to get involved in the game.

My point is that Apple is merely playing by the same rules as everyone else. Getting upset because Apple patents something broad or obvious is just misguided, they're quite honestly doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing as a publicly held company.

Some companies may avoid patents for ethical reasons, but ignoring the problem isn't going to solve anything.

IMO, anyway.

[brianpan]

If the patent system was working correctly, it would be protecting inventors. That's not exactly killing babies. And I don't think refusing to obtain patents while other companies can and will use them is a viable option.

Not trying to single you out fredpeters, but this whole thread is out of control. :/