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• Mar 7th, 2015 @ 6:37pm

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  on Will The Vulcan Salute Live Long And Prosper? The Rush To Lock Up 'Cultural Expression'

  In a desire to (a) prevent uses that they believe are disparaging and (b) regain control over an important part of their identity, these communities have lobbied for a treaty that would require the creation of intellectual property rights in "traditional cultural expression."

  
  
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  Although no one seems to have objected to Nimoy's adaptation of the gesture for his Vulcan character, the hand gesture of the priestly blessing may nevertheless fall within the scope of the draft treaty. Traditional cultural expression includes actions such as ceremonies and rituals.

  
  
  So, does it then also apply to the straight arm salute? Y'know... like the Roman Empire and stuff?
  
  This in no way can end well...