After reading Chapter 10 in Lessig’s book, and after our discussion in class, I am baffled with the example of the Adobe eBook Reader. I know that the government and organizations are attempting to crack down on pirating and illegal doings, but I believe this is crossing the line. As many Americans are already afraid and question if their actions are against a copyright, by the government interfering with that in the public domain, it will create problems and creativity will be at a standstill.
When guidelines have been more distinctly set, that in the public domain seems to give us a breath of fresh air. For once, creativity can spark and build off what is readily and legally acceptable to build on, learn from, and use. When the government draws lines against that, what is there left to use? I understand that companies are attempting to cover for themselves and lawsuits, but this seems to cross the line. I think that this will downsize creative accomplishments, and increase the aspect of fear. As Americans, fear is already endowed upon us in the news and media, this just adds to the chaos. My question is, does the government have the right to decide for us what we can and cannot use, when we were once allowed to use it?
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I don't think so. If it is in the public domain it's fair game. Why should we not be able to do with it what we want?? It doesn't make much sense to me!
technically the government shouldn't really have any rights other than those outlined in the constitution (the whole the people are the government). However, due to a lack of resources on the part of the creators of the works, the government can step in, do whatever they want and leave unscathed. kinda offensive isn't it?
The government has not right to declare and regulate what we can and cannot use and do. That's like Big Brother. There is no freedom in that!
If something is in the public domain then no the government, should not and cannot dictate anything about it. When it comes to recent works, the government should place regulations to protect the creator, these regulations, should have a limit, just as the constitution states.
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