Copyright and Intellectual Property

Started by an artist for all people who feel strongly about copyright and intellectual property laws. The draconian measures of organizations such as the MPAA and RIAA at the very least indicate that in the modern era, our laws with regards to copyright and intellectual property need to be re-examined. Award-winning documentary "Eyes on the Prize" - barred from distribution until recently due to licensing issues with copyrighted material - is one of many casualties of our current intellectual property law. It is my feeling that we can develop laws that respect the rights of the artist and still allow access to our cultural heritage and the creation of new art in response. current models include Creative Commons.