The 7th E: Enshrinement of Intellectual Property

Though you wouldn't know it from looking at me, I am actually a somewhat vigilant citizen. As a result, I feel that I must bring some examples of COPYRIGHT MALFEASANCE to the attention of the internet community. Unfortunately, due to limited time, resources, and interest, it is unlikely that these cases be investigated further.

EXHIBIT A: The 6 Es

• Spiritual Growth Plan
  
• Character education, complements of Dr. Kevin Ryan
• My personal favorite, Charlie Grapski for the Florida House. No idea what happened in the campaign, as all web activity ceases in July of '06. Not a good sign. Indeed, there is more to follow: YouTube, where would we be without you? I especially like the soundtrack, which I’m pretty sure is from V for Vendetta. I wonder if Warner Bros. minds... Anyway, here's some more of Charlie's pursuit of election reform. With a vengeance. Or is it vendetta?
  

EXHIBIT B: Tour de France – courtesy of our southern friends. [Note: I will not be commenting on the rumors that the Bus will be adding "Exclusion" to their own 6 E's.]

EXHIBIT C: Wow. Windows Vista

You’d think Windows, which has a couple of resources at its disposal, could come up with a killer marketing campaign for their most revolutionary operating system redesign of this millennium. Turns out, a Bus isn't that bad a way to do things. Right down to the logo. [By the way, I've been on the road between Nashville and Murfreesboro—known to the natives simply as "Murfburr"—and there ain't much out there. Except, evidently, the Windows Vista Bus. Have they lost their bus and need help finding it?]

And finally, EXHIBIT D: going straight for the jugular

• I’m all for making KC a cleaner place to live, but I’m not sure how to live more efficiently. I do, however, thoroughly enjoy making fun of funny grammar, especially when it appears on websites or billboards
• Can’t go wrong with a “Vote with your Butt” Campaign. Or can you...
• Clean energy comes to Canada!
• Quite possibly the most sophisticated coloring contest ever. I can't make fun of them though. At least not more so than I already have.