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Toll tags in Texas (OT)

Toll tags in Texas (OT)

Posted Jun 14, 2008 17:07 UTC (Sat) by giraffedata (subscriber, #1954)
In reply to: Toll tags in Texas (OT) by lysse
Parent article: Stallman attacks Oyster's 'unethical' use of Linux (ZDNet)

Does the phrase "I was only following orders" clarify my position at all?

Yes, it does.

And we're all familiar with the arguments in favor of other people following orders. In the case of highway speed control, I'm much more comfortable having cops and judges following specific blanket orders from my legislator than using their own judgement.


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