[dvd-discuss] Washington Post supports reforming copyright

[Jeremy Erwin <jerwin(at)ponymail.com>]

An unsigned editorial in this morning's Post

"Free Mickey Mouse" 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19527-2003Jan20.html

An excerpt:

..." While copyrights at first protected works for no more than 28 
years, they now extend 70 years beyond the life of the author -- and 95 
years for corporate copyright holders. Far from promoting creativity, 
this has turned whole categories of American national culture into 
heritable assets owned by people who had nothing to do with their 
creation. It has inhibited free expression, notably the borrowing and 
parody of ideas and stories. "...

If I remember correctly, the Post also editorialized on behalf of 
Eldred before the decision came out. It's good to see that at least one 
media organization isn't dropping the ball.
Jeremy