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Surrendering to evil, or at least to DRM, isn't the solution, though. Educating the people who don't know what it's all about is important. And as for the books one wants to read ... yes, there are books I want to read which are not available free of DRM. But there are so many books I want to read that I don't have to read those exact books; there are plenty of other books I want to read that are not DRM-restricted.
Have you ever seen the book "Eat This, Not That"? It's sort of an un-diet book: it offers alternatives, as similar as possible, that you can substitute for a lot of unhealthy foods. Maybe we should assemble a "Read This, Not That" list for people who want good books that are not DRM-restricted?
It's not just about my personal convenience with DRM or lack thereof. It's about looking at two people who want to sell me something, and deciding which I will do business with. Is it going to be the one who says "You're a thief and a cheat, so we're going to inconvenience you as much as possible" or is it going to be the one who says "You're an honest person, and we're going to deal fairly with you"? I prefer the latter, so that's who I do business with.
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