It is stealing and everybody knows it is stealing. So, if you choose to do it, be man or woman enough to say "yes, I know it is stealing and illegal, but I choose to do it anyway." Don't try to justify it as okay. We aren't Robin Hood. And, if you choose to do it anyway, and the record companies or recording artists choose to prosecute you, then you should be man or woman enough to face the consequences of your actions. Fines or jail time- you earned it.