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Appropriate Punishment For Crackers?

Posted by Hemos on from the what-are-the-consequences dept.

Cally writes "There's a Kevin Poulson article on SecurityFocus reporting that the US Sentencing Commission is seeking opinions about the appropriate punishment for convicted system crackers and other black-hat types. On one hand, it seems absurd to ruin the entire life of a foolish 15 year-old for committing the equivalent of graffiti. Then again, perhaps these people are cyber-terrorists who should be illegally imprisoned, indefinitely, without a trial, charges, or legal representation? You choose."

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  1. Depends... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    If I'm the accused, I want a nice short probation...if someone cracking my website, then I want 'em hung, drawn and quartered...

    1. Re:Depends... by Cinnibar+CP · · Score: 5, Funny

      They can pack up your AV gear and walk out, but you can't shoot them.

      But you CAN smash them in the kneecap with a crowbar. I find it's an adequate, non-lethal deterrent in my homestead.

      Trust me, they won't be doing much walking afterwards.

  2. Easy... by YuppieScum · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hack Microsoft? Rewards and adulation...

    Hack me? Nail the fucker to a tree...

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  3. Crackers? by sielwolf · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well I think white folks should get the same sentences as minorities commiting the same crime. What makes you think that honkeys have the-

    Wait... what are we talking about again?

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  4. Forget Graffiti by commodoresloat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Haven't you guys heard? Graffiti is dead. You're going to have to do your hacking with a keyboard from here on out.