Keith Urban and Domain Names

What is the reason for all the controversy behind domain names? Since Symbolics.com registered on March 15, 1985 the "market" for domain names has greatly increased. The number of active domain names has more then double, tripled or even quadrupled since 1985. With this steady increase in registered domain names many conflicts have arisen. Once a domain name is created, it is owned, paid for and maintained by an individual or business. While there are no restrictions on the type of domain name that can be created, there are many issues surrounding the actual names chosen. For example, should the man whose last name is McDonald and sells lawnmowers get to own the domain name McDonald's, or should the multimillion dollar corporation McDonald's be able to gain control of this domain name. Currently, there are no laws regarding domain names, and which party has the "right" to ownership. However, in my opinion it should be settled upon a first come first serve basis. A domain name is not even necessary in the computer world, it is a method of simplification that humans use to remember websites, because we would forget the numerical sequence that represents a website. There should be no difference with online name copyright and the name copyright that exists in the everyday material world. There can be many places named McDonald's, as long as they are not furnishing the same products and or services. And while it may be frustrating to superstars like Keith Urban, there are other people with his name and have the right to own the domain name Keith Urban and use this website for commercial reasons, personal reasons or anything else he sees fit. Being a millionaire or a super successful company does not buy you the right to own the domain name of your choice. As long as the owner of the name you want, it not pretending to be affiliated with your company or pose as you, then you should not be able to do anything about it besides think of another non-existing domain name. The copyright laws that apply to companies and people within the United States need to be applied to the internet in the case of domain names. With such a large demand for domain names today, it is only right that people be protected under copyright laws, and that the registration of domain names occurs on a first come first serve basis, not on social status or power. When I say this, I mean for legitimate circumstances such as that matter between the Keith Urban's, this does not apply to the people who are buying up all the domain names in hopes of one day being able to sell them to a huge company or celebrity. The registration of domain names should not be able to become marketable.