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Trumpy,

I don't know what they could do to him, but it would be nice if more people got the idea that this sort of thing is a crime.

Given the widespread effects something like this has shouldn't he be tried in some type of International court?

Bill

Bill,

I don't think the USA would give him up to an international court. Don't even think the USA recognizes it either....

[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 08-30-2003).]

I just hope that whatever court this guy is tried in, that it is a fair trial, but also
that the extent of the damage that a person like this can cause, is taken into account!.
I thought that the jurisdiction came from the place where the offence took place?, regardless of how far flung the results were?.

I wouldn't press too hard for any sort of International Court of "Justice" trial. The ICJ is quite well-known for being rather more liberal than any American court would likely be. Besides, I don't think that constitutionally the ICJ has any jurisdiction over America whatsoever, unless Congress or the U.S. Courts agree to their decision.

The way this guy went about delivering this message was bad, but the point is well taken.

IMO, there's no way that he can make monetary retribution for what he has done and I doubt that the legal process he goes through will do much to deter others that might want to follow in his footsteps.

I think too many people end up somehow admiring the intellect necessary to pull off something like this and don't focus on the real facts and consequences of his actions.

Bill