[bkuhn]

As the author, I can confirm I'm fully aware of the etymology of “A Modest Proposal” — my undergraduate degree included the Honors program in the Humanities and there are many professors who would be aghast if I'd forgotten.

I chose the title because the proposal should be not a big deal — especially given that these companies already demand that copyleft projects grant these 30 days — however, it's ultimately an untenable proposal. Just like the original Modest Proposal, it's made to a ruling class who don't realize their policies are completely unreasonable.