INTRODUCTION Downloading music on the internet has become a big controversial issue over the past years. The question is: Is it okay? I think yes. Music is a creative process (#3), that should be shared and enjoyed by as many people as possible. However record companies around the world believe that they should get money for every single song (or album) released, either online or offline. This has caused a big battle with music-buying consumers and …showed first 75 words of 1607 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1607 total…important issues that should get media coverage or solution to such as: world hunger, HIV/AIDS cures, just to name a few. If the record companies begin to lower prices and release quality, full-length CDs, the might be able to get some of their sales back. But let’s face it and be realistic, when someone has the option of paying for something or getting something for free, they will eventually choose the free way.