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From: Jim.Spencer@p510.f22.n282.z1.fidonet.org.org (Jim Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Easy money
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Date: 23 Mar 91 20:30:40 GMT
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Douglas Siebert writes in a message to All

>It is illegal to send it through the US Mail, but that does not cover
>this, does it?
>
DS> The internet crosses state lines, which would make this a federal 
DS> matter. And yes, it is *highly* illegal. You are talking not 
DS> about six months in jail but 15-20 years in a federal prison. 
DS> Please don't do this so we can all save our tax dollars for beneficial 
DS> things (like NSF funding of the Internet!) rather than wasting 
DS> it feeding and clothing yet another white collar criminal for 
DS> a minimum of five years (with good behaviour) :) 

It is also illegal under most State laws as well.  You are correct that it doesn't matter that its sent by electronic means rather than paper.