Less Copyright

"Now, do what I do. And say what I say."
--John Winger (Stripes)

Discussion suggests that we'd be better off with less copyright law. The popular 'wisdom' behind copyright law it to promote creativity and innovation. Yet, these laws clearly do the opposite.

Copyright laws grant monopolistic privileges that restrict use of ideas and limit expression.

The solution proposed by the discussants is to merely emphasize ordinary property and contract law. Such laws provide plenty of incentive to create and innovate.

It is ironic that many people who oppose monopolistic practices by Big Business have no problem with monopolistic privileges granted to them by copyright law.