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It's not really stolen if I've agreed to share it for a price
The main argument is that we are in a system of people who are way more powerful than us, and have largely taken away our options until we agree. We're facing widespread protests and international strikes right now because we don't like the options they've given us, and we're trying to change the system.
Just because somebody takes away your options until you agree, doesn't mean they aren't forcing you. Just because you happen to be satisfied with what you have, doesn't mean that something better is not being denied from you, even though it is possible for you to have it.
Can't say I'm in a situation like that. I do have the option of not working
Then you are extremely lucky, as am I. I have enough money saved up that I took a break.
However, something like 40% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and just don't have that option. The threat of poverty is constantly chasing them. When you're in that situation, you will take the best option available even if it's garbage or next to garbage.
There's something to be said for coercion. Most people have no option to live without 'agreeing' to such a sharing model.
Not really the case for me
Great, so you can agree if you want, but most can not.
Sure