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Originally Posted by HobbyCore  Piracy is wrong, clearly... but the supposition that all pirates are sociopaths, and that downloading a song and stealing a car are the same thing are both completely and utter nonsense.
-- Also note that I didn't "defend" anyone. I offered anecdotal evidence that not all music pirates are sociopaths. Hardly a defense as I admit their guilt as a premise! -- | Honestly, my reading of HobbyCore's post was pretty much what he says here. He's offering a perspective on the psychology of downloading - and not a defense of it. Understanding why people commit a crime is key to preventing it. 
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