I'm not disagreeing with your other points, but Stallman did not wish anyone dead. He actually said nobody deserves to die, but we sometimes deserve the end of their bad influence.
I think most people with experience and maturity understood what was said by Stallman and interpreted it correctly, including the timing of his remarks.
Neither you, nor I, know what Stallman wished for or against.
> why would you want to steal from him in the first place
Read your own answer here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3453379
I don't get it. Are you saying that 37Signals should be proud that someone made unauthorized use of their work for profit?
It's not unheard of.
You might want to go and study some LinkedIn profiles before apologizing for these guys. And as far is DHH is concerned, why would you want to steal from him in the first place. He gave his best work away for free. I'm no fan but I believe he's entitled to call these people out. In whatever tone he deems appropriate. Get used to it if you think following Curebit's steps is the way to go. It's a rough world out there.
Yet Stallman is coddled every time he calls someone "evil" and wishes them dead. Odd that.