NSA Ruling?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

Are you saying there's not a difference?

I can listen to Britney Spears' songs for free on the radio - can't I?

No, it is not free. The station pays royalties, which are (in turn) paid by the advertisers.

I can watch the movie "Saving Private Ryan" on CBS when it airs,

Again, not free. Paid for by the advertisers.

"Intellectual property" can be invoked on countless things. And many people do! But just because they do does not necessarily mean it is wisest to make the product difficult to access.

It is not at all difficult. It is just not free.

Besides, many people who own the rights to something do not always expect, or desire, to profit from it. It's just information. They just want to own it and take credit for it.

And, this is relevant how?

The answer can't be: Because that's the way they want to do it!

Why not? It is, after all, their property.

Why do you feel the need to be such a sycophant for these organizations?

Nice try at an insult. Maybe you don't actually understand the meaning of the word. In fact, I am merely pointing out that just because you want it to be free does not in and of itself constitute a criticism. There are plenty of "free" rule books available for the education of the general public. How has that worked, so far, in educating daddy?

ASA and NFHS choose to not make their rule codes available for free download or free online browsing. All of your high-sounding arguments really just boil down to you wanting it free of charge.