Be sure to also check out
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/01/aaron-swartz-fix-draconian-computer-crime-law

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/reform-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act-reflect-realities-computing-and-networks-2013/qMvdwVNw

Don't know if updating the cfaa will make it better or worse.

> For those interested in creating more awareness and hopefully obtain
> some semblance of justice regarding the prosecutor involved there is a
> petition on the White House site:
>
> https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-united-states-district-attorney-carmen-ortiz-office-overreach-case-aaron-swartz/RQNrG1Ck
>
> The petition is picking up a lot of steam, I encourage people to read
> the articles noted in the petition and make an educated choice on the
> matter.
>
> May Aaron rest in peace and his case be made known for the clear
> injustice it was heading for.
>
> --
> Jeremy MountainJohnson
> Jeremy.MountainJohnson at gmail.com
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 12:13 AM, Mike Miller <mbmiller+l at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > This is terribly sad news.  I'm sure there will be hell to pay for the
> way
> > he was abused by the prosecutor.  I have the impression that the bullying
> > was motivated partly by Swartz's association with Assange.  A genuine
> martyr
> > is likely to motivate the movement, not stop it.
> >
> >
> > Aaron Swartz, Internet Pioneer, Found Dead Amid Prosecutor 'Bullying' In
> > Unconventional Case
> >
> > http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/12/aaron-swartz_n_2463726.html
> >
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Mike
>
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