Elsevier's response to NIH proposal

Enhnaced public access to NIH Research Information: A response from Elsevier

I suggest you read the 4 page response for yourself--but if you want my cheeky synopsis here it is: What a cute idea [pinches NIH on cheek]! But honey why don't you leave the room so the grown-ups can talk (about profits). [Turns to librarian readers] Oh! and have we mentioned lately how generous we are--we have?!?--well let me tell you again!

Seriously though I think Elsevier makes some good points from their perspective as a company--they want to protect their profits. NIH is coming at it from a different angle. I just hope what ever happens the end result is something that will enhance the availability of scientific research and promote scientific discovery.