the artistic freedom voucher

The AFV would allow each individual to contribute a refundable tax credit =
of approximately $100 to a creative worker of their choice, or to an interm=
ediary who passes funds along to creative workers. Recipients of the AFV (c=
reative workers and intermediaries) would be required to register with the =
government in the same way that religious or charitable organizations must =
now register for tax-exempt status. This registration is only for the purpo=
se of preventing fraud - it does not involve any evaluation of the quality =
of the work being produced.
In exchange for receiving AFV support, creative workers would be inelig=
ible for copyright protection for a significant period of time (e.g. five y=
ears). Copyrights and the AFV are alternative ways in which the government =
supports creative workers. Creative workers are entitled to be compensated =
once for their work, not twice. The AFV would not affect a creative workers=
ability to receive money for concerts or other live performances.

http://www.cepr.net/AFV.htm

david goldschmidt
www.personify.tv
www.mediatrips.com