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Re:Email addresses are not good 'permanent' identifiers for ... by mock-possum on Sunday December 31, 2023 @01:18PM (#38826174)
It should never have been a crime in the first place. Punishment for breaking an unjust law is an injustice. The state owes restitution to the person you replied to. You should be ashamed for dismissing their suffering so carelessly.
Re:Email addresses are not good 'permanent' identifiers for ... by d0gsg0w00f on Sunday December 31, 2023 @02:52PM (#38826966)
If you can just pick and choose which laws are just and unjust then society breaks down.

As another commenter said, it's far better to focus your efforts on changing the laws. If they are truly unjust, then changing them will have wide support. We can already see this with the relaxation of Marijuana laws.

Even if you personally disagree with something and think it should be changed, you still have to "read the room" and see if society agrees with you. If not, then bide your time and wait for society to catch up.

Re:Email addresses are not good 'permanent' identifiers for ... by micromacrofoot on Tuesday January 02, 2024 @09:11AM (#38841738)
I think a lot of laws shouldn't exist, but I have no illusions about being able to break them without consequence.