"Orphan Works" and the loss of freedom.
It has come to my attention certain legislation, referred to as "Orphan Works", is making it's way through Washington. If you would, please take time to investigate this matter, let others know and provide your thoughts.
It is a sickening concept that goes far beyond effecting simply the works of artists and creators. With this legislation they are picking away at the very fabric of freedom. Were the "Orphan Works" legislation to pass we could easily reach the point where future generations would not even understand what the term "freedom" once meant.
It is not such a stretch to imagine a time when our thoughts, ideas and minds would no longer be our own. A freedom far more basic that any other. Above and beyond simply artists, musicians and other creators, every single person living should be, not only outraged, but terrified at what threats are coming so very, very close.
It is not simply our "creations" at risk, but our very right to "be".
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It is a sickening concept that goes far beyond effecting simply the works of artists and creators. With this legislation they are picking away at the very fabric of freedom. Were the "Orphan Works" legislation to pass we could easily reach the point where future generations would not even understand what the term "freedom" once meant.
It is not such a stretch to imagine a time when our thoughts, ideas and minds would no longer be our own. A freedom far more basic that any other. Above and beyond simply artists, musicians and other creators, every single person living should be, not only outraged, but terrified at what threats are coming so very, very close.
It is not simply our "creations" at risk, but our very right to "be".
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