On Mon, 16 Aug 1999, Mike Oliver <mikeoliver[_at_]home.com> wrote:
>
> Even if only one person engages in original expression because of the
> protection afforded by copyright law, that's enough for me to believe
> its worthwhile. That they might have the power to exact a fee for us
> to use or enjoy it is an expected by-product of our system of capitalism.
> If they abuse that power (price gouge etc.) there are enough options
> now that I'll just choose a different copyrighted work.
Thanks Mike,
Your comments are food for thought indeed.
I dabble in copyright law and my opinion is that it is all about money. I love our country and Washington, Jefferson, Madison, et al. They were all wealthy to a degree and certainly were not looking out for the "little guy." Recall the Bill of Rights was forced on them as a quid pro quo for ratification.
Nick
Nick Zales
<zales[_at_]execpc.com>
Received on Tue Aug 17 1999 - 12:34:07 GMT
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