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Bill: technology & art copyright reform
Details
Submitted by[?]: Libertarian Party of Egelion
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 2595
Description[?]:
| We propose that we put an end to copyrights on technology and art as they work as barriers against fair competition in the economy. it is up to individuals and companies to keep their own secrets themselves if they choose to do so and not for the government to aid in protecting business from fair competition. the same for art. copyright on a painting? cmon |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Works of techology and art have limited copy protection.
Current: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Proposed: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 109 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 231 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 61 |
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