"Dan" wrote

: Well I have compassion for you Alias and will pray for you. I have had
: cancer twice before and gone through radiation and chemotherapy so I have
my
: share of suffering as well even though in a physical and mental sense
rather
: than economic. Have a great day and Godspeed!

You too.
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: : Don't get me wrong, I don't use anything but software that is legit
: and
: : that
: : I purchased. This doesn't mean that I don't understand and empathize
: with
: : those who don't.
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: : Alias
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: : I see what you are saying Alias and I fortunately have never been so
: poor
: : that I could not afford Microsoft products.
:
: I have and it wasn't until I got a second hand computer with a pirated
: version of Win 95 and Office 97 on it that I was able to change my
: economic
: situation. I would call that surviving and nowadays is as essential as
: food,
: clothing and shelter. YMMV but being as you've never been poor, you
: obviously don't know what it's like and it ain't pleasant, especially if
: you, like me, have children to feed, clothe and shelter.
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: However, I still think taking
: : is wrong in this sense and think that the thief should have to repay
: : seven-fold when caught. It is not like we are talking about food,
: clothing,
: : and shelter which are the neccessities of survival. We are talking
: about
: : computers which I still see as a luxury and a really nice tool. The
: same
: is
: : true of cell-phones. They are great but we can live without them. If
: : someone carefully tracks all their spending and budgets their money
then
: I
: : believe the American Dream that they can prosper and have Life,
Liberty
: and
: : Happiness. I think this can be true in Spain as well. Remember, to
be
: : faithful in much one must be faithful in a little and it is helpful to
: be
: : faithful in what is anothers. Have a great day and thanks for sharing
: and
: : helping me understand where you are coming from. I appreciate hearing
: the
: : other side of debates.
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