[zzo38computer]

I agree with you. I think that copyright is bad, and patents is also bad.

It is a different issue if they steal your private data or your power (I mean the electrical power for the computers, in case that isn't already clear).

Making copies of published books, music, etc (and doing what you want with them) is not the bad things.

[bernb]

How would you replace the incentives for R&D for medication, for example? That often costs billions of dollars.

[puppycodes]

I take deep issue with this argument as if improving the lives of others isn't enough of an incentive. Ask most scientists whether they got into it for the money and you'll have your answer.