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The question is why don't we organize a campaign and get a bill introduced to shorten copyright law? Every year we lament how we should have more in the public
by swsieber 12y ago
The question is why don't we organize a campaign and get a bill introduced to shorten copyright law? Every year we lament how we should have more in the public domain without doing anything. I'm fairly sure somebody could come up with a catchy slogan or some cool perspective that would make voters hate their senator if they didn't pass that type of bill (copyright shortenting) Conceivably (and most likely), it might not pass on the first time. But basically all I hear here is whining, without any suggestions on how to fix it - possible laws yes, possible action plans no.
We need a couple of good opinion pieces on why copyright is bad, and maybe a couple of light-weight buzzfeed style articles that highlight what things we're missing out (so they can trend on facebook). You wouldn't believe #4...