Regarding Music Downloading

I have mixed feelings about free music downloading. Most of me thinks it's the recording industry's own damn fault for overcharging for CDs and not utilizing technology to benefit the consumer. Instead, they opted to sue free downloading services, the exception, of course, is Itunes.

But on the other hand, users are stealing music.

The question then, is who ought to be held accountable for this problem. Should users be sued? Should downloading services be stopped? Should they be allowed?

I've said this before, but I think the most efficient solution is a business AND not a legal solution. I know that certain questions are ruled "political" questions and therefore courts do not take a position. I think music downloading poses a similar issue, but applies to business.