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Yes? Copyright law was widely regarded as tyrannical when first introduced. Anything to which violence is an inappropriate response should not be legislated.


Why is violence an inappropriate response to someone threatening your livelihood by violating your copyright?


Because once you've told something to someone it's not yours anymore? Sure you can sign an agreement, but the consequences of violating it are civil, not criminal.




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