The theater analogy is wrong. I downloaded a copy of an MP3, I didn't sneak into a concert.

And, if I can't afford AutoCAD, and still download it and look around, exatly what has been lost? What amount of anguish have I caused? What exactly damage to others have I done to merit imprisonment or crippling fines?

If no measurable damage has been done, is it still wrong, or illegal?

So, where's the limit? Stop prople from looking at me because I have a custom haircut? No photos? Ban information we don't like? What is I inspired a book? Book burnings? What if I inspired history?

The copy was willingly shared. If someone sends me a funny pic, am I to require proof of permission before viewing it?

Where is the limit, I ask you. If I yell out in frustration, is it my yell? Are you barred from yelling out?

Did you know that silence is copyrighted? Yes, people have been sued over empty tracks, because someone already made a song that is "silence".

Did you know there is a patent application for a stick?

It's past ridiculous.