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From: dawnt@tree.uucp (Jon Cline (1-1-90))
Newsgroups: comp.org.eff.talk
Subject: Re: I have here..
Message-ID: <1990Nov2.040135.5052@tree.uucp>
Date: 2 Nov 90 04:01:35 GMT
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In article <1990Oct31.210211.7436@lavaca.uh.edu>, jet@karazm.math.uh.edu (J. Eric Townsend) writes:
> 
> I have here a list of 214 individuals on USENET who are admitted system
> crackers, phone phreaks and computer criminals.  I can't say who
> these people are, or who told me who these people are, but I can say
> that I'm going to give this list to a government agency for their
> perusal.

I wouldn't advise it, even if you're trying to be a nice guy.  Its been 
proven *over* and *over* that the gubment, as it were, twists the facts into
whatever form suits its own needs.  You yourself will probably become a 
suspect in something or other just by giving them the information.
> 
> If you come forth now, and *admit publicly* the fact that you are a
> computer criminal I will not report your name to the authorities.
> If, however, I hand in your name, you will probably be prosecuted to
> the fullest extent of the law.

OOoh, sounds like J.Eric is tired of scaring little kids, and now he's moving
up to scaring computer geeks.  What makes you think the last part is true?
Fullest extent of the law means nothing -- and you should realize that.

> 
> Look at those who were unwise enough to resist the SS and FBI during
> Operation Sun Devil.  Do you want this to happen to you?  Or your
> family?  Or your employer?  I didn't think so.
> 
> Admit your guilt now, or suffer the long term consequences.
> 
> Oh, and have a nice day. :-)


I'm not real sure what this is supposed to be, but if you're trying to
be funny, it's not working.


This is one for Geraldo.

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