Although I agree with the argument that most people use cd burners for other things besides pirating music. However there is no doubt that they are being used for pirating music and very frequently. The problem is that their is no way to prove that cd burners are designed and used specifically for stealing music, the manufacturers claim its an individual problem and use the legal applications as justification for their use.
It's a slippery subject and cannot be compared to drunk drivers killing people, pirating music is a widespread phenomenon with very little negative aspects for the users engaging in it. The vague threat of the labels catching and suing a specific user compared with the threat killing yourself and other innocent people with a car is simply not in context. However I do agree that it is a very tough subject and one without a specific accountability but I think as long as the manufacturers are able to hold up the legal aspects of cd burners I am sure there will never be a courtroom confrontation with them and record labels.
