[abb]

And copyright had its origins in an effort by Government to stop what it called seditious writings. Not too virtuous a birthright, IMO.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licensing_of_the_Press_Act_1662

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_Anne

[Will88]

And copyright had its origins in an effort by Government to stop what it called seditious writings. Not too virtuous a birthright, IMO.

So, you think there should be no copyright protection for the creators of movies, music, writing, etc.? What about patents?