Re:Metallica doing the right thing? (Score 1)

Superficially, it does seem that Metallica is standing up for themselves. That's why this lawsuit can hold up for so long in the first place. However, laws must follow ethics, not the other way around. And there is little doubt that Metallica and the Recording Industry is unethical by suing Napster. It is impossible to point out all the arguments, but I will say one thing. Metallica's lawsuit is never about helping artists. In fact, many artists, such as Limp Buskit and Public Enemy, support Napster because they know that Napster would help independent artists get publicity without having to slave for greedy recording companies. Only big, multi-millionaire artists and companies benefit from current copyright laws. Furthermore, recently the court ruled against the recording companies for wrongful price-fixing to increase the cost of CDs. For years, recording companies, thanks to copyright, has been able to scam us millions of dollars due to their unlawful and unethical practices. It wouldn't even surprise that the Napster debate played a significant role in influencing the court's decision.