Desperately need AA 3.0!

I just upgraded my computer and attempted to install my legitimate copy of AA3 I have used for years only to find that Adobe has basically chosen to steal my property from me by not allowing me ANY way to use the program anymore. It seems they put out a link to a free download some time back but now that is gone, so now I'm just supposed to happily skip on over to the Creative Cloud purchase page and give them more money? Really? I think they owe ME money.

Is there ANY way I can run Audition 3.0 again? Not only am I unable to continue using the software I paid for and spent years learning, but I cannot even open up my old sessions.

I cannot think of any good reason for Adobe to pull a stunt like this, other than pure greed. I'm just glad Adobe aren't car manufacturers. I guess they would remotely disable your perfectly functional car because they want you to upgrade to their newest model. How is this not illegal?