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FBI Cybercrime Director Comments On Hacktivism
bdcny7927 writes "In an exclusive interview with CIO.com, the FBI official in charge of cybercrime speaks for the first time with the media specifically about hacktivism. Here, Assistant Executive Director Shawn Henry describes the threats hacktivists pose, the challenges associated with investigating them, and the FBI's success disrupting these groups. He also delivers a special message to hacktivists."
The so-called special message: "My organization is a believer in civil rights and civil liberties, and the first amendment is something I hold very dear personally and professionally. I have no problem with people picketing and protesting in the street. I get all that. But the freedom for me to swing my arm ends where your nose begins. If you are impinging on others' rights, that's illegal."
Yes, grow up and stop being so melodramatic.
We have so many freedoms in that area that people who violate the law are way outside their lane. There are so many opportunities for people to do it lawfully that it's irresponsible for them to do it otherwise.
How, precisely, are your rights and liberties being destroyed? What can you no longer do that you could do 20 years ago?
And if you do come up with a concrete example - please ask yourself sincerely if it's because of the FBI or because of selfish brats like Anonymous that things have changed.
No, Anonymous is a worthless, self-righteous sack of shit "organization" who gives a bad name to people are actually trying to help and make the world better.
Gone!