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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

McLeod, Kembrew, 1970–

Freedom of expression® : overzealous copyright bozos and other enemies of creativity / Kembrew McLeod.—1st ed.

p. cm.

1. Intellectual property—United States. 2. Copyright—United States.

3. Freedom of expression—United States. 4. Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)—

Economic aspects—United States. I. Title.

KF2979.M348 2005

346.7304'82—dc22

2004055289

ISBN 0-385-51325-9

Copyright © 2005 by Kembrew McLeod

All Rights Reserved

Visit Kembrew McLeod’s Web site at www.kembrew.com

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

February 2005

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CONTENTS

Introduction 1

CHAPTER ONE THIS GENE IS YOUR GENE

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fencing off the folk and genetic commons