
reduced from its original value, it still costs money. If you could have the
same product for no cost, would you take it?
Piracy fuels this money-saving desire. Why spend $20 on a DVD
when you can download an exact copy from the Internet for free? When
faced with an ethical decision of either not paying for a product or sacri-
ficing part of a long-term dream, it is often easier to not pay. It is this
attitude that draws the majority of people to piracy: to play the latest
games, listen to favorite artists, and watch the latest blockbusters for free.
In a world where everything has a price tag, piracy is often seen as a
“sigh of relief,” the one thing ...