[mcknz]

I don't get all of the animosity toward the OP. He has taken all the risk by documenting everything -- essentially saying "I'm doing what I believe is right, and you can prosecute me if you want." Making him "aware" of what he's done (and the possible consequences) seems redundant.

We can go back and forth on the white hat/black hat issues, but I think we need more people who are willing to raise awareness on this.

The animosity should be reserved for those who use Firesheep/Wireshark for completely malicious purposes.

[CWuestefeld]

Or, perhaps busybodies shouldn't think their personal values are more correct than the values of others.

As Henry David Thoreau said, If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.

[mcknz]

Ah, but this presupposes knowledge of their values. One person's busybody is another's good samaritan.

You also seem to be describing the US Congress.