Culture has always been freely shared

From a diatribe of mine a few weeks ago, some readers may have gotten the impression that I have disdain for media companies, copyrights and associated law. But that's not it.

I respect those companies a lot. They create opportunities for creative people to share their vision. They are culture creators.

Zach White

It is because of these companies and their products that the entire world shares a base of knowledge that allows us to relate, reaching beyond ethnic or national boundaries, with iconic characters, images or stories, like Mickey Mouse or "Star Wars."

British comedian Eddie Izzard...