[Rhodes22-list] List Member Condones Criminal Activity ? Political

[Herb Parsons]

Ben, I'm not sure Rob exactly "condoned" the hacker activity, but I 
really would like to know how anyone can say that "obstructing justice" 
(when the "justice" was the investigation of the break in) was a worse 
crime than a similar break in.

And trust me folks, those of you that want to minimize it as "hacking" 
and/or "just a prank" don't realize that hacking IS breaking and 
entering. And were it me, I'd say if one was "worse" than the other, I 
believe I could make the case that breaking into someone's "temporary 
territory" (a hotel room) is worse than breaking into their permanent 
one (their personal email system).

Ben Cittadino wrote:
> Dear Ed;
>
> I becoming genuinely concerned about you.  I'm serious.  This list is
> supposed to be a "sailor's bar", full of fun, friendship, spirited debate,
> and some interesting banter about the Rhodes 22.  What are you doing?  Are
> you trying to engender truly bad blood between list members?  Posting a
> title like this is, in my humble opinion, dirty pool.  I want you to
> consider moderating your tone just alittle.  You can make your points, more
> effectively I think, without impugning the integrity of Rob, or anyone else
> who disagees with you (me).
>
> Frankly, when I read the title of your post I thought you were referring to
> Brad's expressed desire to subject the internet hackers to prison rape (last
> time I looked rape of a prisoner was criminal activity). I was prepared to
> defend my fellow Rhodie (Brad) by telling you that we all know Brad was
> speaking figuratively to make a point. He was referring to some anonymous
> evil doers who ought to be severely punished (a sentiment with which I
> agree) and was using some hyperbole for emphasis.  
>
> On the other hand you suggested that Rob's remark condoned the hackers
> activity which it clearly did not.  You were just being mean.  Why?  Because
> you see conspiracies in every sunrise for goodness sake. 
>
> Lord knows why, but I do enjoy seeing you here and I don't want you to give
> yourself a stroke.  Be well,
>
> Cheers!
>
> Ben C., s/v Susan Kay. Highlands, NJ  
>
> Tootle wrote:
>   
>> It was said today on this forum, "Nixon's aides went to prison for
>> obstruction of justice, which strikes me as a much more serious crime. 
>> Everyone, especially a high profile public servant, should expect their
>> accounts to be hacked these days. 
>>
>> Isn't this statement condoning criminal activity? 
>>
>> Is this an example of what he is supporting?  "A message goes out over
>> Barack Obama's Web site
>> with the names, phone numbers and e-mails of editors and producers foolish
>> enough to host Obama critics. With Mr. Obama's extensive digital
>> following, and his extensive fund-raising and contact lists,
>> shutting up the Democratic nominee's critics with a fraction of Mr.
>> Obama's millions of supporters is relatively simple. The digital legions
>> plug phone lines, crash servers and intimidate the advertisers
>> of these media outlets. This must be another instance of the "new"
>> politics that Mr. Obama frequently talks about.
>>
>> Sounds like the fellow travelers are out to 'kill America'.  I am waiting
>> for a member of the Bar to support this activity?
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>  http://www.nabble.com/file/p19559178/MSNBC.bmp MSNBC.bmp 
>>
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