I understand the sentiment but while big companies can break the law with impunity you certainly can't. Companies can ignore IP law and any other law they want

I understand the sentiment but while big companies can break the law with impunity you certainly can't. Companies can ignore IP law and any other law they want and they will very likely profit from it, even if they manage to get caught and earn a tiny slap on the wrist. If you on the other hand break even a minor infraction the state will throw the book at you with everything they have, your criminal record will mean that you will struggle to get work and housing, and you can lose everything.