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So explain how taking music, video, software, and other content against the wishes of the rightful owners is not stealing.
Because you aren't "taking the property of others without consent." You are copying the property of someone that has consented for you to do so (i.e. the owner of the CD/movie/video game). This was actually explained a post above yours.
Some folks that walk into a convenience store with a gun and steal some beer and cigs can rationalize their actions also. I suppose you think their actions are justified or do you also rationalize hypocrisy?
Yes, downloading music is the same as robbing a convenience store with a gun.:roll: