Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread Dave Emery
On Fri, Mar 28, 2003 at 01:10:56PM -0500, Perry E. Metzger wrote: http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/archives/000336.html Quoting: Here is one example of the far-reaching harmful effects of these bills. Both bills would flatly ban the possession, sale, or use of

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread Michael Shields
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will FedEx now require an ID before sending packages? At least in Washington, DC, Fedex already requires an ID before sending packages. -- Shields. - The

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread Michael Shields
So there are no FedEx drop boxes in D.C.?? no pickups at hotels etc?? It is not possible to use the drop boxes anonymously, because you must give an account number or credit card number as payment. -- Shields. - The

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread Trei, Peter
Derek, etal If you (or anyone) goes, I'm sure we'd all appreciate some notes on what transpired. I understand 17 different bills are being considered at this hearing, so don't blink or you may miss it. Peter Trei -- From: Derek Atkins[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave Emery

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread Derek Atkins
Peter, I'll see if I can get there. I'm not sure I can. But I know a number of other MIT-types who are considering going. If I can go I'll try to keep notes. If I can't go, then hopefully someone else can take some notes. -derek Trei, Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Derek, etal If you

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-04-01 Thread R. A. Hettinga
At 4:35 PM -0500 on 4/1/03, Trei, Peter wrote: If you (or anyone) goes, I'm sure we'd all appreciate some notes on what transpired. I understand 17 different bills are being considered at this hearing, so don't blink or you may miss it. Cool. What a great day that would be. I could see

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Bill Stewart
At 06:06 PM 03/28/2003 -0500, Steven M. Bellovin wrote: What's unclear to me is who is behind this. Felten thinks it's content providers trying for state-level DMCA; I think it's broadband ISPs who are afraid of 802.11 hotspots. It looked to me like it was the cable TV industry trying to ban

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Ed Gerck
It would also outlaw pre-paid cell phones, that are anonymous if you pay in cash and can be untraceable after a call. Not to mention proxy servers. On the upside, it would ban spam ;-) Cheers, Ed Gerck Perry E. Metzger wrote: http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/archives/000336.html Quoting:

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Trei, Peter
Sidney Markowitz writes: They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose of committing a crime. The Massachusetts law defines as a crime: (b) Offense defined.--Any person commits an offense if he knowingly (1) possesses, uses, manufactures, develops, assembles,

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread William Allen Simpson
I've just read Declan's politech article sent out this morning, referencing his full report at: http://news.com.com/2100-1028-994667.html I was shocked to see that Michigan has *already* passed such a law! I've found the new law(s), and they basically outlaw my living in Michigan starting

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Ben Cox
On Sun, 2003-03-30 at 17:33, Jurgen Botz wrote: [Moderator's note: is using a NAT box intent to defraud a cable modem provider? --Perry] The cable modem provider and the DSL provider at their consumer service level in my area both have explicit clauses in their AUP prohibiting sharing of

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread dave
To: 'Sidney Markowitz '; '[EMAIL PROTECTED] ' Subject: RE: Run a remailer, go to jail? Sidney Markowitz writes: They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose of committing a crime. The Massachusetts law defines as a crime: (b) Offense defined.--Any person commits

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Dave Emery
On Fri, Mar 28, 2003 at 01:10:56PM -0500, Perry E. Metzger wrote: http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/archives/000336.html Quoting: Here is one example of the far-reaching harmful effects of these bills. Both bills would flatly ban the possession, sale, or use of

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-31 Thread Bill Frantz
At 6:09 PM -0800 3/31/03, dave wrote: to conceal or to assist another to conceal from any communication service provider, or from any lawful authority, the existence or place of origin or destination of any communication. However, this provision shouldn't interfere with NAT on a home network. All

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread Matt Crawford
http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/archives/000336.html Quoting: Here is one example of the far-reaching harmful effects of these bills. Both bills would flatly ban the possession, sale, or use of technologies that conceal from a communication service

RE: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread Michael Owen
While taking a look at the proposed Texas law, it appears that it only applies if you are trying to actually cause harm: QUOTE: SECTION 2. Sections 31.12(a), (b), and (e), Penal Code, are amended to read as follows: (a) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to harm or

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread James M Galvin
No way. The phrase flatly ban is overstating the words in the actual bills. They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose of committing a crime. Law enforcement would still have to show intent, which is as it should be. If take the point of view in the essay to its

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread ji
out of business by outlawing NAT. I'll drink to that (and the the universal deployment of IPv6)! /ji - The Cryptography Mailing List Unsubscribe by sending unsubscribe cryptography to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread Sidney Markowitz
They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose of committing a crime. The Massachusetts law defines as a crime: (b) Offense defined.--Any person commits an offense if he knowingly (1) possesses, uses, manufactures, develops, assembles, distributes, transfers, imports

Re: Run a remailer, go to jail?

2003-03-28 Thread Steven M. Bellovin
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], James M Galvin writes: No way. The phrase flatly ban is overstating the words in the actual bills. They both require that the use of such technologies be for the purpose of committing a crime. Law enforcement would still have to show intent, which is as it should