Aside from abusing the laws to create monopolies to generate excessive revenues, there are other important aspects to be considered.
http://www.p2punite.org/?q=node/890My friend John was trying to think of a way to explain the problem with digital rights management to his dad and friend of ours who don't see what's wrong with it. He compiled a list of examples of DRM-related problems to help people understand what the big deal is with DRM.
A list of useful examples of how DRM is costing us all money and only benefits those who are seeking to pretend some sort of scarcity to their products are listed at the above link.
It seems many of those arguing for DRM are all involved in milking the consumer of revenue and have a vested interest in doing so, should we put up with the wholesale theft of our rights to protect those who have the cash and legal muscle to protect themselves ?