You used a argument grounded in a certain view of economics. The GPL argument is that economics is the wrong starting point. The GPL is meant as a form of soci

You used a argument grounded in a certain view of economics. The GPL argument is that economics is the wrong starting point. The GPL is meant as a form of social good, for the people-as-users of software to be in control of what they have. Using an economics argument means you start with the premise that the GPL rejects, so of course you'll consider the GPL to be on the wrong footing. You might consider the GPL more in line with Right to Repair bill in Massachusetts, which requires automobile manufacturers to provide the same information to independent repair shops as they do for dealer shops. (Obviously 86% of the state who supported the initiative were idealists. :)