[BC] ASCAP and BMI and Rights

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In a message dated 02/04/2006 11:36:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
newtong at ohio.edu writes:

> I'd guess that, although lots of folks complain, the answer is about the 
>  amount that ASCAP et al. collect in the current system...otherwise, more 
>  artists and stations would opt to go it alone. And wind up spending way 
>  more in transaction costs.

If the "Music Mafia" disbursed MORE of those funds to the people who deserve 
it, rather than waste it on expensive lawyers, goons, and big parties, things 
would be far better all-around.

Willie...