Even if you disagree with copyright infringement, it's not the same as stealing.

Patently false, just look as far as Netflix taking down exclusive shows and movies from their catalog. You would literally not be able to watch them anymore if not for folks putting them up online.

Copyright infringement is not stealing. It falls under no theft laws.

It may be a crime in certain situations (most notably, non-commercial infringement is almost never a crime unless done prior to a work's initial publication, but rather a civil issue).