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Copyright Law is an Ass

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The news of Warner losing its case over the rights to 'Happy Birthday' was a welcome sign. But copyright laws for lyrics and poetry are still ridiculous.

Thomas W. Hodgkinson
Thomas W. Hodgkinson
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Thomas W. Hodgkinson

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