If you want to badly watch the Wimbeldon Final ,and you are unable to get a ticket for it. Lets say a tout comes to you with a $1500 ticket and, given the great demand, you agree to pay $3000 and have a happy viewing at the final. As per law, selling tickets in "black" is illegal.
The illegal activity the tout did was...
He took the trouble of standing in the Queue and getting the ticket.
He did not force the ticket on you, it was entirely your decision to buy it from him.He made profit by buying a good at a lower price and selling the same good at a higher price.
Isn't this exactly what "legitimate" businesses do ?
Get their hands dirty to provide you a service.
Sell that service whenever you require it.
Make a profit by charging you a premium for that service.
I think it's interesting how you mentioned that Paranormal Activity was filmed on a ridiculously small budget for a Hollywood film, yet they were really successful at the box office. You could also discuss the relationship between the production of a movie and how much money they end up making for your next blog post.
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