They can't now, because of cost. Surely it will be nothing in a few years.
Nobody says anything about altruism, but a balance of public good and private profit. Like G.G. Martin is somehow much better than these corporations, profiting from writing a book once and collecting money for 70 years or more.
Why no other professions receive money from consumers for an eternity?
Surely your teacher should take part of your earnings? Your mechanic, if you are truck driver?
Your doctor, if he saved you from death or disability?
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