Years of Copyright Isn't Worth The Years in Jail

I think copyrighting is when one takes another's work without asking permission. I learned that it is much more than that. Some people go to jail for copyrighting because it is another form of stealing. When people copyright, singers and producers don't get paid for it and lose money.

An example of Copyright Infringement is from the popular music sharing website Lime Wire (a website for downloading music without paying). On this website, people can go to it, chose any song, and download it for free onto their computer. And they can do this with as many songs and albums they please. This person is breaking the law by stealing songs from artists and producers instead of purchasing it and allowing artists and producers to make money from their songs. Punishment for this ranges from fines to jail time, depending on how many songs have been illegally downloaded. I believe this is a fair punishment for the crime. Stealing is wrong no matter what it is that you are taking. Any form of stealing or wrong doing should be punished.