Of course, the email wasn't private, was it? It's a government funded (your money) institution. That actually, perversely, makes this crime even more illegal. Governments seem to have more rights than private citizens.
So, you're right, it was a crime. You're also right, I'm cheering it. But you're wrong about who is ranting. It's you who is ranting.
This justifies breaking federal law and then excising context as to leverage out-of-context statements to dishonestly support your position?
It's no wonder that climate scientists are mildly paranoid about the behavior of "deniers".
But you're wrong about who is ranting. It's you who are ranting.
You've convinced me sir. I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
If my e-mail was hacked and out-of-context quotes were levied to take ignorant pot shots at my work, I would be beyond livid. This behavior is absolutely inappropriate and I hope the perpetrator is caught and jailed.