Somebody, probably Vlad, forwarded this via Swiss Remailer. I normally try not to reply to Ignition-Points forwards here, but this one's relevant. "Access devices" often includes things like computer passwords as well as smartcards for building entry. So "Crack a password, lose your computer" would apply as well as "Crack 15+ passwords, get busted". I don't know if that was Senator Sleazy's intent with the bill, but it's an obvious application if not. Did the bill pass?

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 16:21:31 -0400 From: Patricia Neill <pnpj@db1.cc.rochester.edu> To: ignition-point@majordomo.pobox.com Subject: IP: Uncle Sam is Hooked on Forfeiture

4.Counterfeit Access Devices S.1148 SPONSOR: Sen D'Amato (introduced 09/04/97) TITLE(S): OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the forfeiture of counterfeit access devices and device-making equipment. "Amends Federal transportation law to declare counterfeit access devices and device-making equipment contraband subject to mandatory seizure and forfeiture."

Well, what are we talking about here? Duplicate key for the apartment? What can it be extended to tomorrow, is the real question.

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