Ok.. I marked "Not Sure"
I understand the need for copyright. I understand that authors need to be protected and earn *some* income from their sweat and tears.
I also think that the original purpose of copyrights has been corrupted by corporate interests that have nothing to do with original intent.
Have I got books that are out of print and I've obtained from the darknet? Yes... But, i'm still bothered by the fact that *some* of the authors are still alive.
Have I got books that are still under copyright in the United States, even though the authors have been dead for many years passed the original intent of copyright? Yes.. And I feel no guilt.
So there..
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