Copyright Infringement Now Being Used to Stifle Freedom of Speech

Apparently some local government agencies are taking a cue on how to stifle freedom of speech from agencies at the federal level. Both are breaking the law.

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The law states:

“A work of the United States government, as defined by United States copyright law, is “a work prepared by an officer or employee of the U.S. federal government as part of that person’s official duties.”[1] In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act,[2] such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law.”

Parody is considered “fair use” as is reproduction of FOIA or 91-A materials for educational purposes.

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