| i) False. Richard Stallman's primary concern is with the philosophy and ethics of free software. He has never shown any notable concern with money. ii) True, but has no bearing on Richard Stallman's character or motives. It invites guilt by association. iii) False. I take issue with the expression 'more designed' That imputes a motive to Mr. Stallman to the effect that he was deliberately and specifically covering for Epstein rather than reacting spontaneously to learning of the accusations against Marvin Minsky. iv) Mr. Stallman may or may not have been aware of Mr. Epstein's largess, but given Mr. Stallman's known lack of concern with money, it cannot be inferred that he had any interest in soliciting donations. v) Mr. Stallman is surely aware that he is a public figure, but that does not change the fact that he is no politician or diplomat, but a nerd who is more comfortable with computers. >and that any statements which he makes in support of Mr. Epstein personally, or in defense of his alleged illegal behavior Richard Stallman has made no statements in defense of Mr. Epstein personally. A case could be made that his ill-chosen words could provide cover indirectly for the activities of Mr. Epstein, but that is not the same thing. The rest of this argument is sensationalist and irrelevant. |