Before the lecture, on Tuesday, I knew the importance of copyright laws. After the lecture, I learned about the controversies over some copyright laws. One issue in particular is the law that gives copyright protection for the creator's entire lifetime plus 75 years after his/her death. Although it would be interesting, if I ever created a novel or book, to have my legacy and rights preserved 75 years after my death, this law is flawed.
The problem with having copyright protection for that long, is that it doesn't benefit anyone. No one makes a profit. The texts or creations could provide great and easily accessible resources for students. If a teacher wanted to post an older essay from 100 years ago online as a teaching device, he or she should be able to do so. It's for a good cause.
I believe the author's rights should be protected to a certain point after their death. Maybe 10 or 15 years after their death is sufficient time.
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You pose a good point of view for one side of the copyright argument
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