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Before the monopoly should be permitted, there must be reason to believe it will do some good - for society, and not just for monopoly holders.

Lawrence Lessig
Believe, Reason, Monopoly
"May the Source Be With You". Article adapted from "The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World", www.wired.com. December 01, 2001.
Before the monopoly should be permitted, there must be reason to believe it will do some good - for society, and not just for monopoly holders.