Michael J. Mahon wrote:
Yes, the current state of copyright in the US is *much* too inclusive and lasts *long* after the holder's death--exactly how long depends on whatever is required to keep Mickey Mouse out of the public domain. ;-)
That's exactly correct. Disney Enterprises maintains enough congress-critters (and at least one senator) as wholly-owned subsidiaries to ensure that nothing will ever enter the public domain again under US law.