Vikram Vincent, very nicely written. It is very tough to read as parts, Better post to some blog and provide link. That will help in reading everything as one(hope you got me no offence). I just saw a good comment on Anivar's blog by Dr. P. Madhu. He talks about freedom, i felt it interesting.

Freedom is not a favour we receive. It is our right. CUSAT "allowing" expression of freedom is ridiculous! "Freedom" itself is protest against "unfreedom". It is a frontal attack on unfreedom. Free software movement is a protest movement! That is the way it should be. Unfreedom should be opposed. Emotionally charged protests against unfreedom is nowhere inferior to any other forms of protest. When one invests one's self for anything there will be emotion. The vandalism unleashed by the undeserving "Doctors" of CUSAT only reminds the Bush Administration's doctored version of freedom. Bush Administrationwas fighting for the hegemony of oil companies he was representing. Bhasi and his allies were representing NOVELL! Forcing unfreedom in the guise of freedom is a rogue activity. Protest against such a rogue sabotage is ethical response to it. Freedom is not allotted to any one! It has to be grabbed. Why to lament on comments coming against India! A patriotic Bullshit! Unfreedom whether comes through backdoor or front door those who defend freedom have to stop it. Freedom and unfreedom cannot co-exist. Someone was writing about conspiracy. Conspiracy did not come from protesters. It is very much there. Micronovell IS a conspiracy. In a world of unfreedom, fight against it cannot be other than "rash," "impolite," and "democratic" ( what is democracy for Mr.Joseph Thomas?). Nothing unfortunate happened. Something that deserves protest is protested. The protest should continue. Indeed it should gain more force and vigour. Have RMS a say on this issue. That should bring some wisdom to the doctor and his allies like Joseph! The reconciliation Joseph describes reminds me of Stalin-Hitler reconciliation pack! Poor win-winners! Dr.P.Madhu

He might differ from your view on many things, but it is better to read through what he talks about freedom, it extends beyond software.

Jinesh K J