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Whether right or wrong, money is a form of recognition and validation of self worth in many societies as well as a means of making a living.
Not paying the author/creator is denying them a social pride in their work.
Granted some don't deserve to be paid and a fortunate few are paid more than they deserve, but life is not always fair.
An author/artist won't create after death, but many continue creating pretty well up to the moment of death.
The desire (instinct?) to leave behind a legacy/inheritance is a strong motivating factor for much of humanity. Take that away and it would be a much different world. No pensions/insurance policies/inheritance/workers compensation etc. The breadwinner dies and you are out on the street.
The world in western society does not work that way. Your spouse and dependants can collect your pensions in most cases after you die. Not for 50-75 years but still they can collect. They get to keep your assets(after taxes) forever if they do not dispose of them or die themselves.
Perhaps inheritance is wrong in general, but how should the deceased persons assets be disposed of. Taxes, lottery, squatters rights? Only the truly poor are free of these concerns as they do not stand to inherit anything or bequeath anything.
Bottom line IMO is that those of us who can afford internet access, technological equipment to use it , can either choose to pay for the work/creation or wait for a librarycopy. Sure you want to save those dollars to dine out or drink coffee, but why not make it equal and steal at least half of your food and coffee.
Oops forgot about the police and sirens.
Helen
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