[spinlocked]

Its too late for that. Look to the future instead. Will having Arron's Law in place, coupled with civil outcry and petitions we've seen , prevent the next Aaron from being over-zealously prosecuted?

I think the answer is: not entirely, but its a huge, practical step in that direction. This is one of those things that you celebrate, not dismiss cynically.

Think of an alternate reaction. Why not create a petition on the whitehouse to make this small step a reality instead of cynically dismissing it? Remember, your pessimism can influence a whole audience into inaction. Recent precedent suggests.

[tptacek]

I'm not being cynical. The fact that Aaron's Law wouldn't have helped Aaron isn't a cynical point. I don't oppose the act at all. TOS violations shouldn't be felonies.

This is one of those ridiculous message board arguments where both parties agree, and the argument is actually not about the issues about about the metaissue of how people are posturing. Do you believe federal criminal sentencing is sensible or just? Here, I'll just speak for you: no you don't. We disagree on nothing. Let's move on.

[spinlocked]

If you could kindly edit your top comment by requesting readers to contact their representatives to help get this passed, THEN i will move on. Till then I have a pretty low opinion of you.