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And just to head off another possible argument-- many writers, musicians, etc. will still create, even if they aren't paid. But the best writers and musicians I know all acknowledge that it takes a lot of time, effort, and attention to really become good at their art. If they have to hold down a "day job" because their art can't support them, they are unlikely to become as good as they could if they could devote themselves to their art full-time.
I want my favorite writers to spend their time writing, not flipping burgers or building websites. I want my favorite musicians to be able to spend as much time as possible actually playing and composing, not sweeping floors or balancing spreadsheets. And for that to happen, their work needs to be protected so that they get paid when they create something that many people like enough to want to read, listen to, watch, etc.
Now, should the cost to the consumer still reflect physical media and production costs? Of course not. Should the sale price have to include restrictive software that keeps the purchaser from enjoying their purchase wherever or whenever they like? Heck no! There's a lot wrong with the content industries today, and their business models and the laws that protect them need review and revision.
But I stand firm on my position that the creators (and those who help them, like editors and sound engineers) need to be paid-- and deserve to be paid-- for their honest work.
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