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Re: Should shows funded by tax payers and aired on tax payer funded tv be public doma
I don't think so. On one hand I see the argument that the public paid for it therefore it should be widely available, but by trademarking they can try to become partially self sustaining.
Also...think of it this way, how about Big Bird? It is character and brand paid for and created with the use of tax dollars. does that mean anyone should have the ability to sell a replica of it for money? Isn't that a business and money just being made off of public funding?
I don't think so. On one hand I see the argument that the public paid for it therefore it should be widely available, but by trademarking they can try to become partially self sustaining.
Also...think of it this way, how about Big Bird? It is character and brand paid for and created with the use of tax dollars. does that mean anyone should have the ability to sell a replica of it for money? Isn't that a business and money just being made off of public funding?