Ah I make no apology for my Piracy and no justification because the way I see it now.

Hmmm... Okay, so back in high school I felt pretty much the same way.

Why waste money on music when it's available for free? The ethics of a child to be honest.

When I was in undergrad, my university was right next to the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence where all kinds of creative people were learning to sharpen their skills... and paying to do so. I learned from my RISD friends how important it is to respect copyrights.

Would you rob a bank to improve your personal financial situation? Oh why not? They're insured, right?

Would you shoplift from a retailer to ease pressure on your weekly budget? Sure! It's built into their pricing, right?

Would you rip-off your next door neighbor who left her door open?

Where does it stop?

I suggest a new moral code: Do not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate in your circle of friends those who do. (Adapted from the honor code at West Point Military Academy).

Thoughts?

No need for apologies - at least upon music, the artist makes much more in return from concerts and merchandise than some evil contract by a record company. With movies, I'm not sure the same can be said, but whatever equals the market and let's art, in it's true form, thrive is not harmful in my books.