Economist.com Debates Value of Copyright Law

Copyright Supporters Losing Badly 

The website Economist.com is featuring a debate about the virtues, or lack thereof, regarding copyright law.  The most alarming part of the matter is that supporters of copyright protection are currently losing badly.  Let’s change that right now. 

We’re encouraging the entire artistic community to visit the Economist site and vote on this vital issue that protects our economic interests.  Vote against the stated motion on the site that says, “This house believes that existing copyright laws do more harm than good.” 

Please also read the comments of moderator Kenneth Cukier, copyright opponent Professor William Fisher, and copyright supporter Professor Justin Hughes.  The Guild urges all artists to support Professor Hughes’ viewpoint with professional and insightful comments in addition to voting against the proposed idea about copyright being harmful. 

This is an excellent opportunity for our community to reach out to the readers of the Economist who are interested in business and world affairs issues. Tell  them ours is a profession of value, and we will defend it with practical and actionable business positions. 

Please visit the Economist site now to vote and comment responsibly.