[theK]

I don't see how it qualifies as a legitimate download or ownership. You cannot save the file to a disk you control and you have no way to ensure you have continued access to it. Apple or the IP holder can cause this "download" to dissapear from your device/account without prior warning. Its actually written in the terms.

[walterbell]

Is a monthly subscription better? Few are willing to buy and rip physical media.

[theK]

That's a problem for the "many" then to sort out. Everyone else that wants to own their media just uses Automatic Ripping Machine.