Re: [OT] New Anti-Terrorism Law makes "hacking" punishable by life in prison

From: Rik van Riel (riel@conectiva.com.br)
Date: Mon Sep 24 2001 - 20:32:37 EST

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On Mon, 24 Sep 2001, Jeff V. Merkey wrote:

> When people are crashing planes into buildings and killing people
> by the thousands, hacking laws should be tough.

I guess people who believe terrorists will be deterred
by software licenses and laws about computer programs
probably have the politicians they deserve.

cheers,

Rik

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