--- On Tue, 8/12/08, David Nicol [email protected] wrote:
I actually don't recall what position I was endorsing when I attempted to summarize our discussion of HR #5889 in an e-mail to our former mayor and fifth district rep, but here's his reply
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM Subject: Reply from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver To: [email protected]
Dear David:
... ...
Although I believe the public could benefit from access to more works, we should not sacrifice the fundamental right of an artist to his or her work. Currently, H.R. 5889 is pending consideration in the House Committee on the Judiciary. If this bill should come to the floor for a vote, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.
Sounds like a politician: try to make both sides think you are on "their side" while not actually expressing an opinion favorable to either side.