【正确答案】On pirating
Pirated videos, tapes, and software are commonly seen and even displayed on the shelves of stores. Actually, they are so common that most people seldom regard pirating as illegal behavior that violates the copyright of the producers. Attracted by the surprisingly low price, buyers are inclined to buy pirated products rather than the official ones. However, the prevalence of the piracies in the market has negative effects on the development of the industry involved. Firstly, pirating is despicable behavior totally against morality because it is a theft of the product of other's labor. Production is creative and talented work. However, for the sake of great profits, those shameless thieves steal the harvest of others by duplicating the original products without paying copyright royalties. Secondly, many industries have been seriously threatened by the sales of piracies. Most of the duplicated products without the permission of the copyright owner are mainly digital products, as the process of duplication is relatively easier. Sold at a lower price, piracies are more competitive in the market and therefore disturb the normal sales order. Many industries shrink as a result. Thirdly, the problem of the piracies can even cause conflicts between countries, especially between developed countries and developing ones. In the negotiations between America and China concerning China's entry into WTO, America criticized China for the ineffective control over piracies. In this way, it becomes an obstacle to China's successful entry. In a word, piracies can be a plague of modem society. As a result, the government should enact appropriate laws to handle the problem. In addition, we law-abiding citizens should not purchase piracies protect the healthy development of industries.