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Old 07-17-2008, 05:45 AM   #74
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Intellectual property is still property
You've fallen for the "Intellectual property" propaganda.

"Intellectual property" isn't, never has been, never will be, property.

Period.

"Intellectual property" does not exist. It's simply a term created by those who would like ideas to be able to be owned and want people to start believing that ideas can be owned.

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A copyright that extends beyond the author's lifetime is something that can be passed to the heirs.
A copyright is a government granted right given to the author. The heirs have no legitimate claim to a work created by an ancestor.
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