Maybe not all copyright, but intellectual property laws being used by powerful entities (as well as governments) to protect their own interests and control the spread of information is pretty commonplace, and it often verges into blatant censorship. It's why many libertarians are at a minimum deeply sceptical of them.
I'm not a fan of copyright/intellectual property for the reasons you give. I can understand how 'creators' need to be awarded for their work but that is generally not what actually happens, in my mind at least.
It's fallout from the protracted coalition negotiations. No one really wanted another round of CDU/SPD big coalition - as evidenced by both parties getting their worst result since 1949 - but with AfD and Linke beyond the pale and FDP and the Greens having fundamentally opposed economic outlooks, there was no other viable coalition. Voters in local elections have rejected both big parties (AfD have gained, but so have the Greens) and so after yesterday's bad CDU result (down 10 %-points) and a national party conference coming up in December Merkel needs to do something to keep her party quiet.
Probably a bit overly needed detail, but what is it with the current wants of the populace that makes them dislike the main parties. A generally feeling of unhappiness or specific problems within Germany?
Sarcastic? or really as simple as that?
I understand that.... just is that the whole issue. I`m sure Germany has got lots of issues like all countries. And I know the AfD have grown, but so have the Greens regrown and they are a pro-immigration party. So I'm just wondering what the bigger issues beyond immigration Germans are looking at? Or is this just once again a vote for change?
"Lets try the other club tonight, I`m bored and want a change even if the drinks cost twice the price, maybe the girls are prettier?"
