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Why it's much too easy to steal music

By Patti Waldmeir

FT.com site, Jul 07, 2003

Most of the time it is simply easier to obey the law than to break it. Committing crimes raises the blood pressure. It requires planning to avoid detection. The truly criminal mind may enjoy the thrill of illegality but most of us prefer to play by the rules. It is so much less stressful.

But when it comes to buying music in the digital age, none of the above is true. It is not just tempting to steal music online - it is a lot easier than paying for it.

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