The Beauty In Music

I'm sitting down listening to music from my iPhone while also browsing the web.
Technology is crazy now a days... hahaha
Anyways, I have a huge problem with people downloading music, movies, music videos, etc.
Especially when we are in such a huge economic crisis.
Beyond that, we (downloaders) are depreciating somebodies artistic creativity.
The artist is providing us with memories, life lessons, knowledge, joy, and much more.
Now you all know there is always an exception! lol
The exception is that some of these artists may not have enough to offer in order to receive your donation.
Understood.
But this means you should not download more than 50% of the music you listen to.
I just really think it is unfair to rob artists of their art and money.
I have a friend who goes by the name H.O., he is constantly down my back about how I need to stop wasting my money on music.
He knows I am constantly making purchases off iTunes.
Now, like many others I love music.
It speaks to my heart and soul, so I feel it's as important for me to buy music as it is for me to buy clothes.
I must add I am not wealthy so I too download some of my music, but I purchase the music, the art I enjoy most.
I write music myself, so my connection may be closer to these artists than the average person, but you guys could show a little courtesy.
A lot of these songs make your day or take you to unforgettable memories.
So my point is, GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE PLEASE!