On 12/5/05, jb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Now, examining today's situation, creations are protected for the life
> of the artist PLUS 70 years(3). That means that the artist never has to
> exchange his/her work for the protection the society provides. That is
> simply not reasonable.

Here is a good (and long) argument on why extending a copyright
monopoly beyond the lifetime of the author is harmful.

http://www.baen.com/library/palaver4.htm


Justin

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