You find yourself troubled by politicians using others’ works without permission.
You may ask yourself, “What is wrong with them?”
You may tell yourself these politicians do not represent you.
“Same as it ever was. Same as it ever was.”
Forgive me, Talking Heads, for my horrible parody of “Once in a Lifetime.” At least I am acknowledging it and being clear you had nothing to do with it — unlike a certain political candidate in Florida.
David Byrne, former singer of Talking Heads, is suing Florida Gov. Charlie Christ for using “Road to Nowhere” in a campaign commercial without his permission. Byrne is seeking $1 million.
Sadly, Christ is not the only one accused of stealing intellectual property. According to the Washington Post, Idaho Congressional Candidate Vaughn Ward, who has Sarah Palin’s support, is accused of plagiarizing an Obama speech.
See for yourself. The evidence is unbelievably damning.
