Illegal downloading is a kind of “moral squalor” and theft, as much as reaching in to someone’s pocket and stealing their wallet is theft, says author Philip Pullman. In an article for Index on Censorship, Pullman, who is president of the Society of Authors, makes a robust defence of copyright laws. He is highly critical of Internet users who think it is OK to download music or books without paying for them.
Who does Pullman criticize?
People who think it’s alright to download books without paying for them People who post music or books online to places where other people can access them without paying People who don’t defend copyright laws Websites that support illegal downloading