I recently discovered that someone has taken out email accounts with addresses containing my name. ...If caught (and of course they won't be) but, if caught I hope the responsible parties will be forced to live on the South Beach diet for an entire month. I know that may seem like cruel and unusual punishment but goshdarnit identity theft is an ugly thing. (Sunday, February 27, 2005)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Expresses frustration with identity theft and wishes punishment on thieves.
- In plain terms
- Identities are stolen online and that is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Identity theft should be punished severely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should identity theft be punished?
- Why is privacy important?
Another view
Wishing health-related punishments may seem excessive to some.
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