Friday, April 08, 2005

Spammer sentenced

newsobserver.com | Local & State : First felony conviction and sentencing has now occurred of Jeremy Jaynes who used the internet to peddle pornography and committ fraud.

Will the rest of the spammers suddenly take a pause to hide themselves? The matter will go to appeal, and no wonder, Jaynes was grossing $750,000 per month from his operation. Sending him to jail is a waste of a talented but flawed individual. The question of whether society needs protection from the spammer or if "Free speach" must apply to what is a powerful form of broadcasting are both worthy of discussion.

The law targeting junk email raises constitutional quetions: prison time will be defered until the matter is heard under Appeal.

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