Re: [d@DCC] Summary for Heritage Committee

From: "Krishna E. Bera" <keb _-at-_ cyblings.on.ca>
To: General Discussion <discuss (at) digital-copyright.ca>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 14:57:27 -0400
References: <200308181718.h7IHIFX02647@freenet10.carleton.ca>

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 13:18:15 -0400 (EDT)
ag737@freenet.carleton.ca (Wallace J.McLean) wrote:

> Avocatus diaboli here:
> 
> "Any discussion of copyright must begin and end with freedom of expression."
> 
> Why should freedom of expression give you the right to use someone else's
> work?

here's a start on some arguments:

- it doesnt take anything away from the original work

- freedom of thought requires the ability to adopt and adapt others' thoughts

- it isnt society or anyone's prerogative to give you the right to language, you are born with innate ability as part of your humanity

- freedom of expression is not the same as freedom to sell expression, trade is a socioeconomic function
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