Darcy James Argue wrote:
Can someone explain why, legally, Keith can't just photocopy or
re-engrave the deteriorating parts?
If I buy a CD, I have the legal right to rip it to my iPod, back it up
to my hard drive, burn a second copy for personal use, etc. If I buy a
piece of software, I have the legal right to make a backup copy of my
installation CD in case the original gets damaged. Why does copyright
law permit "fair use" backups in these cases, but prohibit the
duplication of sheet music for backup purposes?
Because, according to the publishing industry, the music is a disposable
item, much like workbooks used in school.
The publishers tell us we are buying the physical paper which contains
the ink which represents the copyrighted material.
Mainly, though, it's because the big publishers have deeper pockets than
you or I and they can buy their way to any vote in Congress that they
want, as well to judicial appointments which favor industry over
individual rights.
Democracy, you gotta love it! It would be great if it just didn't cost
so darn much to get things to go your way!
--
David H. Bailey
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