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In the USA (at least) specific laws (copyright) had to be passed to make these inherently and naturally free things a protected monopoly.

• coliveira 14y ago
  Every property law is unnatural. Who says that I can't own the land across my backyard?... Yes, some stupid law that was passed to invalidate my natural right of conquering that land with a club in hand. The civilized society was created by imposing these laws, and copyright laws allowed the establishment of an industry for creative works.
  • Dylan16807 14y ago
    First off, 'Conquering' is not a natural right. Second, personal property and real property are different categories. Real estate is somewhat artificial, but the ownership of personal items that you can carry around is a very natural right. It comes naturally from possession and autonomy, and does not need laws to exist.
    • coliveira 14y ago
      But somehow every other "artificial" right, like real estate, looks OK for you other than copyright... This is what I call bending the argument for particular gain.
      • Dylan16807 14y ago
        I was just countering the idea that all property is artificial. And when did I say I was fully behind real estate? Maybe it's not a good idea for someone to own ten thousand acres they aren't using in any way... Also I am actively against software patents. Poor time to make assumptions.