A media law or media ethics case that is continuous and has been present for multiple years is the one about movie and music piracy. Movie and music piracy is illegal and those who commit the crime of copy write infringement should be penalize or reap the consequences for their actions similar to others that steal and break the law. However some people do not view downloading music or movies for free as breaking the law and believe that if it is there for the taking, why should they have to pay for it. The truth be told it is stealing and has been since day one. The people who put fourth time and effort into producing the desired product are losing out on pay, and in a time of financial disparity every bit of incoming income in necessary to survive. The question I ask those who are committing copy right infringement and disobeying the law is, would you like to work for free? Would you like to produce something that took numerous amounts of time and effort that multiple people love and desire and not get paid for it? I sure wouldn't and I know the people whom are losing money do not either.
Movie and Music Piracy
I am also very uncomfortable with piracy. I know people blame the greedy record and movie industries, but it comes down to the creators who deserve to be rewarded for their work.
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