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Appropriate Punishment For Crackers?

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. Re:Cracking in self defense? by yatest5 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No, because they are not threatening your life. Next.

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    • Mod parent up! [a] by Anonymous Coward (Score:5) Thurs, June 31, @13:37