It might not be lawful, but I see it as somehow
less wrong than stealing cables in use, or starting the trend.
Related video, though I don't endorse this guy's actions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkLI2ywzRsA
"I steal copper, not [from] family men. And send me my 20% [of this recordings profits] later."
It's a weird world we live on.