Problem
Consumers often 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; the information ought to be free. Music and videos, too. Those money-hungry, greedy music and film companies have ripped people off long enough, making consumers pay a great deal of money for music or movies. Regardless of the argument, the Recording Industry of America decides to sue some of its own customers who illegally download copyrighted music and videos. Regardless of your view, argue on behalf of the Recording Industry of America Disney Sony, and other copyright owners on why music and movie sharing is a violation of copyright infringement. Explain why widespread free downloading of music and videos is not a fair use exception to the corporate owners and songwriters and why copyright owners say society will benefit - serving the purpose of the copyright law - if free downloading is stopped.