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Old 12-29-2011, 06:04 AM   #62
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Originally Posted by Sweetpea View Post
I think the difference is money... Laws can be changed. But certain laws won't be changed because people (or groups of people) with a lot of money don't want them to be changed.
The real question is --- why is it good for society when a book enters public domain? A book that can be sold creates jobs at publishers and retailers. A PD book creates no value. And those who can't afford to buy it can always go to the library.
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