There is a specific benefit to society. It allows artists to live of creating works meant for wide consumption. It means artists aren't limited to those who cat

There is a specific benefit to society. It allows artists to live of creating works meant for wide consumption. It means artists aren't limited to those who cater to the rich and those who are rich themselves. Not that I support current copyright law, but I do see that it brings some good. That good just doesn't outweigh the bad.