If everyone ripped dvds, then dvd companies would be outsourced by ripping and then you would have no way to rip anymore dvds from the internet.
If you really love movies, you should support the industry and, no, you don't have to pay $20 a dvd. You can go to pawn shops and get dvds for $4 with case and all.
I don't rip because I support and I like the case/cover/insert/dvd artwork. I rather have legit dvds. Also, if I need money, I can sell them on eBay and legit dvds would make a lot more money than dvd-r. I have 1300+ dvds and they're all legit.
Buying a movie at a pawn shop is no more beneficial to the original makers than downloading 'em. The only thing pirating is hurting right now, is shit like Wolverine and the rest of Hollywood's garbage. Most independent films benefit from being pirated, cause it's another form of advertisement. If you have something worth a shit, people will end up buying your movies regardless of whether or not they can get it for free. I can understand if someone like myself who has a steady paycheck every month should go out and BUY my DVDs. I agree with supporting the movie industry, but for kids like snk who's going to school and working part time, it's REALLY not that big of a deal in my eyes. Enjoy it while you can. I'm sure someone will figure out a way to put a permanent stop to it one day.
