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One can agree that 70+ years is way too long without disagreeing with the basic principle of copyright.


That's true, but I actually disagree with the basic principle of copyright. I don't think that telling people they can't engage in certain creative acts encourages people to engage in creative acts.


I don't necessarily disagree with the basic principle of copyright. I just am unconvinced it's an attainable long-term goal. It seems to me that copyright in a capitalist society is bound to end up like this.




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