Bicycle Thief Barred From Using Encryption

An anonymous reader writes "A teenager found in possession of a stolen bicycle was given probation, with a whole bunch of computer-related restrictions. He wasn't allowed to use social networks or instant messaging. He wasn't allowed to use a computer that had 'encryption, hacking, cracking, scanning, keystroke monitoring, security testing, steganography, Trojan or virus software.' The kid appealed, noting that the restrictions on social networking seemed overly broad, and restricting him from using a computer with a virus was difficult since viruses and trojans and the like tend to try to stay hidden, so he might not know. While the court overturned the restrictions on social networking, and changed the terms of computer restrictions to include the word 'knowingly,' it did keep the restriction on against using any computer with encryption software. Remember, this isn't someone convicted of malicious computer crimes, but of receiving a stolen bicycle. So why is perfectly reasonable encryption software not allowed? And what computer these days doesn't have encryption software?"

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Re:Well, rationally speaking...

[Archangel Michael]

Actually, I know what is like to have someone close to me murdered, so shut the FUCK UP.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradford_Bishop

I grew up with his sons who were very good friends of mine. He and his wife were friends with my parents. The FBI came to our house when investigating the murders.

My oldest daughter had an attempted rape. So Shut the FUCK UP.

You have no idea the crap you're spewing to justify your stupid liberal insanity. Just because I was talking about a bicycle in relation to an article about how a bicycle (motorcycle) thief's punishment seem "over the top" by many here on Slashdot, doesn't mean I don't know what it means to be a victim.

CRIME hurts more than the immediate victim. It harms society. And stupid idiots like yourself cant see the forest because the damn trees are in the way.

You're just a douche bag.