I just came across a copy of the speech below, which was given by Lord Mcauley in the House of Commons in a debate about copyright. It is a long speech in a style not used today but I think points out the flaws in the copyright is property argument.
http://yarchive.net/macaulay/copyright.html
What do you think and say whether you have read the whole speech. I did and fully agree with the arguments it includes.