Essay
Students sometimes proclaim, "Let information be free." The argument goes something like this: It is so easy and inexpensive to acquire and trade information on the Internet that the information ought to be free. Music and video, too. Those gargantuan music and film companies have ripped people off long enough, making consumers buy a 15-song CD for $18 in order for buyers to acquire the one song they want. Yet the Recording Industry of America sues some of its own customers-even high school students-who illegally download copyrighted music and videos. Regardless of your view, argue on behalf of RIAA, Disney, SONY and other copyright owners. Make the case for (l) why widespread free downloading of music and video is not a fair use to the corporate owners and songwriters, and (2) why copyright owners say society will benefit, serving the purpose of the copyright law, if free downloading is stopped.
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