>> Barring obvious cases of tyranny, law should >> reflect the social norms of a society. Since when tyranny does not reflect the social norms of a society??? There is a maxim: "Every people deserves its government".
>> If you feel they do not, strive to >> change them through proper channels in favor of breaking them. I don't >> believe allowing the production and sale of lute tablatures is quite >> enough to justify a label of tyranny. Production is not questioned here, but rather an attempt to monopolize PD material by repackaging it. IT IS VERY SIMPLE: In order to publish a classic novel one has no obligation or necessity to pay a single penny to the library or an individual that holds the manuscript. PERIOD. Lute tabulatures are no different. RT