Any body who truly believes that McKinnon will get 70 years in prison, is just not using the 'little grey cells'. Yes, he needs to extradited in order that the US can hold their head up, and say they 'did something' to stop people from breaking into national security. It scared the crap out of the 'Nanny' when she was held responsible for shaken baby syndrome. I'm sure it scared alot of other UK nannies away from the US, and those brave enough to still watch US tykes, will certainly be more mindful. The point of the extradition as I see it, is just to make an example of McKinnon, to let others know that US will not put up with hackers. As for a prison sentance, he will most likely make a deal with US government to teach them how NOT TO GET HACKED and not serve any time at all! Anyone who's ever watch Law and Order knows it's all about the 'deals'.
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Any body who truly believes that McKinnon will get 70 years in prison, is just not using the 'little grey cells'. Yes, he needs to extradited in order that the US can hold their head up, and say they 'did something' to stop people from breaking into national security. It scared the crap out of the 'Nanny' when she was held responsible for shaken baby syndrome. I'm sure it scared alot of other UK nannies away from the US, and those brave enough to still watch US tykes, will certainly be more mindful. The point of the extradition as I see it, is just to make an example of McKinnon, to let others know that US will not put up with hackers. As for a prison sentance, he will most likely make a deal with US government to teach them how NOT TO GET HACKED and not serve any time at all! Anyone who's ever watch Law and Order knows it's all about the 'deals'.