Is downloading copyrighted music and videos wrong?
It is illegal to download copyrighted music and videos, but is it wrong? In the eyes of many, it is no more wrong to download music for personal use than it is for a judge to impose harsh, unrealistic, draconian punishments on those who are found guilty of such a crime. Record companies, as well as some artists, have been on a crusade in recent years to stop music and video from being shared. As a result, those who have been prosecuted include pre-teen children, grandmothers, housewives, and everyone in between. These individuals, forever branded criminal, are fined thousands upon thousands of dollars. I suppose the idea is to “send a message”. In other words, to make an example out of someone, even if that someone is just a kid or a single mother living off government assistance. I’m sure there are thousands of affluent and well-to-do people who illegally download music and video, but unlike those who have so far been prosecuted for piracy, these people are able to afford a good lawye
