But if you tell them that you're doing it for the sole purpose of being able to effectively argue against the lies and ethical atrocities committed by Michael Moore, I'm sure they'd understand. Tell them that a bunch of guys in a forum are calling you a pompous, self-involved ignoramus for trying to argue a point with no knowledge of the counterpoint and see if that works. Could work.

I know you are against bootlegging (so am I), but you'll be helping the conservative cause by not giving money to Moore. That should justify it. Plus, if you are taken to court for aiding and abetting online bootlegging, just pray you have a conservative judge and plead your case.