Uh, yes. That statement is true.
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Personally, I would say that it was their (Romeo and Juliet) own fault. They acted hastily and allowed their emotions to get the better of their judgment. It is understandable though seeing as they were both still teenagers at that time. But the fact that they both just met and immediately married -- all within a week! -- shows just how impulsive they are.
Just look it up on google, no need for it to be here.
Answer: its pretty much voluntary the second a piece is created. But you can register with the US copy right office for the legal purposes.
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