Guest post by Prof. Lucas Osborn, Campbell University School of Law.

Never waste an opportunity in a pandemic to incur a PR disaster. That appears to be the mantra – if initial reports are believed – of an Italian company who holds a patent on a valve used in breathing machines that are critical for coronavirus patients. The company could not meet the surging demand for its valves. In response to the shortage, two engineers used 3D printers to make these essential devices locally near Brescia in northern Italy, a region the coronavirus has hit particularly hard. In response, the patent holder allegedly threatened a patent infringement lawsuit against them.

In a remarkable testament to the speed and flexibility of 3D printing technology, on the same day the engineers learnedcourse, then you have the other kind of Liberal. This liberal/progressive believes in Liberalism as fervently as the evangelical Baptist believes in Christ. He will never lose faith in it. Nothing will ever change his mind, not even dead bodies in the street. He will perform whatever mental gymnastics are necessary maintain his faith. He HAS to because Liberalism IS his true religion no matter what else he may call himself.

My wife is a huge fan of his and he is not a buddy of Bill's. He actually spends a great deal of time with George Bush. They formed a friendship that has lasted. He also works with Former TN Senator Bill Frist who is a doctor who dedicates his time and services in impoverished countries.

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