They're not free. Torrenting is theft. It means that the people who spent their own resources to create this thing don't get paid. If they don't get paid they won't be able to make more things. I believe the majority of people are happy to pay a fair price for a thing they enjoy.

Same with taxes... I like that I don't have to defend my property from roving gangs of bandits and have a number to call if I have an emergency.. and y'know, bridges and junk.