I'd add reasonable interest but other than that I think I agree with you. The biggest problem with this discussion in general is that the RIAA has blurred the

I'd add reasonable interest but other than that I think I agree with you. The biggest problem with this discussion in general is that the RIAA has blurred the line between criminal and civil acts. Therefore you have a justice system that is imposing crime level punishment instead of civil restitution. I'm against music piracy and I think those who get caught should be responsible for paying back what they took from the other party. But bankrupting a person serves no societal purpose and actually provides a disincentive because someone who owes more money than they could ever pay will probably end up paying nothing at all. While someone who owes a couple thousand will probably just take the hit and move on.