On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:58:35 +0100, Doctor John <joh### [at] homecom> wrote:

>http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/city/story.html?id=25110a8f-a73a-43a0-a2a5-1daa08d147d1
>
>Can't make my mind up on this; is the university right in prosecuting or 
>are they overreacting to cover their own insecure *ssh*les?
>Right now I'm leaning in the direction of overreacting but I'm willing 
>to be convinced otherwise
>
>John

I agree with "somebody".
Wrong is wrong, illegal is illegal no mater the intentions. As others have said
there are other ways to let people know if there is a security leak. Also
further education should not only teach technical subjects but some
understanding of morals as well. I think that some of the differences in answers
has to do with age and experience. Younger people often think that if they mean
no harm then they are doing no wrong. 
It is also up to the authorities what any punishment is due. Whether it is light
or heavy.
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Regards
     Stephen

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