Monday, August 2, 2004
Irish RIAA wants more copyright for tax-free artists
The Irish Recording Music Association, whose members pay no taxes on their earnings, is calling for a European copyright term extension to 70 years to create "a level playing field with the USA" (the US's 70 year term is the result of an effort to "create a level playing field with Europe" -- notice a trend here?). This despite the wealth of folk music that is embodied in Irish culture and performance, folk music that enrihces the public and artists without any copyright. Link (Thanks, Bernie!)
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