"We remember the amount of assistance that we received following the tornado two years ago, and we want to help others as they helped us, " Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr said.

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This paradigm shift in thinking is quite empowering as it shifts the frame of reference from the self to how we can help others.

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We just want to make as much money off them as possible, and help others make money off of them.

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Many policy makers have already recognized the need to address this problem and we call on others to join them as this case clearly highlights the significant need for continuing policy reform to help reduce the amount of resources wasted on unwarranted patent litigation.

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