E-books to me, like available technology(computers, etc.), are a tool. Sometimes the only choice we are given is choice of attitude.

My power wheelchair gives me mobility and freedom. My computer and e-mails gives me access to others and entertainment. Years ago it was very different. My kids are in college, I don't think pencils and pens and paper get used much. Both rent many needed textbooks at a much lower cost on e-books. I've read a hundred "classic" books they've never heard of. To them I am a dinosaur, much like I thought my parents were.