More proof that the American “justice” and legal system is stuffed.

Slashdot | Felony Charges For H.S. Hacking
Slashdot | Felony Charges For H.S. Hacking

I cannot believe how broken the American legal system – You have patents that smack innovation on the nose leading to a burocratic slow moving society where nothing can be accomplished.

You now have minors being brought on on felony charges for screwing around with school computer systems. Now I am by no means suggesting that these children should not be punished, but the punishment HAS to fit the crime. Punishment is also about reformation – a felony in the US is beyond a bad thing and leaves convicted felons with little to no job prospects for the future.

Its easy to laugh, be rude and criticise the American legal system and way of life, but I hope to hell that our (Australian) society does not adopt the crap that they have. The thin end of the wedge has started – AU-US FTA brought in their patent BS, DMCA BS and other similar crap. Europe have just brought in Software patents. How crappy is that? – VERY!

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