MP3 Controversy

For a good look at the state of the battle over consumers' rights, the EFF has an easy guide to iTunes and other DRM-laden commercial music services.

The big music stores aren't the only option, though. You can assert your rights by using Ogg Vorbis music instead of the restrictive AAC/WMA/RM formats, and buy your music from companies like Magnatune who aren't out to restrict you.