Great arguments, Robo. Problem is that they are all based on an incorrect premise. They are based on the argument that there is a justification for taking something that one is supposed to pay for. I agree with the issue that the "big labels" are ripping off artists and the public. But I also think that about automobiles. Yet it is no more correct to steal from someone, just because you don't agree. The proper response is to not utilize their services. The other thing that doesn't fly in all this is that once a person rationalizes that it is OK to copy from the big dudes, then it is a short walk to doing it from me. It costs me from $9.00 to $12.00 to produce a CD. Toss in the factor for the promo copies I give away, and the cost of travel to promote it, never mind the cost of my equipment, and you can see why it is difficult to make money at $15.00 a copy. Folk Legacy Records, a jewel we cannot afford to lose, barely makes ends meet at $15.00 a copy. Dick at Camsco keeps going out of love for the music, because he is lucky to break even.

But stealing is stealing, no matter how you cut it. Ask your Mom.

Mick