It seems to me that 12 months in jail is a bit stiff a penalty for sending spam email. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big proponent of spam, I just don't believe the punishment justifies the crime.
The case that started the 'Free Bernie' movement comes to mind. Our community was outraged because he was put in prison with rapists and killers for 'just' commiting computer crimes. (Among other things - such as being held without access to documents relating to his case, and being held without trial, but those don't apply here)
If someone sends me spam, feel free to fine them for everything they have and their left arm, I just don't think sending unsolicitated email deserves becoming some guy named Bubba's bitch.
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It seems to me that 12 months in jail is a bit stiff a penalty for sending spam email. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big proponent of spam, I just don't believe the punishment justifies the crime.
The case that started the 'Free Bernie' movement comes to mind. Our community was outraged because he was put in prison with rapists and killers for 'just' commiting computer crimes. (Among other things - such as being held without access to documents relating to his case, and being held without trial, but those don't apply here) If someone sends me spam, feel free to fine them for everything they have and their left arm, I just don't think sending unsolicitated email deserves becoming some guy named Bubba's bitch.
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