As I understand it. We, the public, grant the artist a small monopoly on his work and (s)he, in return, makes more art. If the granted monopoly is bigger, the a

As I understand it. We, the public, grant the artist a small monopoly on his work and (s)he, in return, makes more art. If the granted monopoly is bigger, the artist is not fulfilling its part. (s)he is abusing the good will of the public. And that's why I think copyright extensions should not be possible. I, as a member of the public, am taken away a right that was "pre-acquired" by me. The right to use this work of art after certain time.