George Lucas demonstrates why it is not just patents that need reform - so does copyright.
I actually don't get as worked up as many do when Lucas tries to update the original movies with modern special effects; but, given the capacity of blu-rays, why can't we get the original theatrical releases in addition to whatever changes George wants to make to the Star Wars movies now?
Lucas Tweaking “Star Wars” For Blu-Ray: "George Lucas is at it again!
With the Star Wars franchise getting set to hit Blu-Ray later this year, Lucas is taking the opportunity to "tweak" the films yet again. Some of the tweaks are to address technical issues with the DVD releases of the films, including cleaned up images, a better transfer, addressing color timing in the light saber battles and removing obvious puppeteer hands in certain shots.(Via Slice of SciFi.)
This video by C.P.G. Grey explains why copyright is broken.
And, yes. I watch Framerate . . .