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Re:FBI secretly collected data on Aaron Swartz earlier than ... by VectorLock on Friday December 14, 2018 @04:02PM (#18684724)
I think his response was more disproportionate than the "aggression" they directed at him. Killing yourself over 6 months in federal prison? Not wanting people to get subpoenaed?
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Re:FBI secretly collected data on Aaron Swartz earlier than ... by AsyncAwait on Saturday December 15, 2018 @05:55PM (#18690806)
They also bankrupted him and threatened him with way more than 6 months.

Also, any time in prison for IP violations is a travesty.

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Re:FBI secretly collected data on Aaron Swartz earlier than ... by 1000units on Saturday December 15, 2018 @04:08PM (#18690348)
Yes, suicide is virtually always a disproportionate response.
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