Congressman Proposes Bringing Back Letters of Marque for Cyber Privateers
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Congressman proposes reviving letters of marque for cyber privateers, sparking debate on ethics and effectiveness.
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I think that history shows that if someone finds a way to get away with a couple bucks ... they're not going to pass on getting it from wherever they can.