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Senator Nelson Pursues Spammers Via RICO Act

Posted by timothy on from the new-tack dept.

JCMay writes "Democrat Bill Nelson of Florida has introduced legislation to the United States Senate that would expand the RICO act to include spammers that forge email addresses and do not provide mechanisms by which recipients can opt-out of future mailings."

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  1. Re:Not more of this... by nuggz · · Score: 2, Interesting

    anti-abortion protesters
    I think some (a minority) are terribly dangerous (the shooters for instance)

    I also think it is wrong for anyone to harrass someone for a legal medical procedure.

    streetwalkers
    I assume you mean prostitutes, if it is illegal in your area, someone should enforce the law.

    small-time dug dealers
    Are no different then big time dealers who haven't made it yet. Drugs are illegal, some are dangerous, get rid of the dealers.
    BTW I think many currently illegal drugs should be legalized.