What you're saying is too logical. It'd never fly, sadly. Those who want "intellectual property" to be treated like physical goods should be alright with it be

What you're saying is too logical. It'd never fly, sadly. Those who want "intellectual property" to be treated like physical goods should be alright with it being taxed that way too. The social contract should be mutually beneficial, but right now copyright holders get to hold culture hostage and starve the public domain with egregiously long terms.