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Cannibal Coop Analysis

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With the development of the internet, it is undeniable the techniques in computers are developing rapidly. As a result, chat rooms are formed, which enables internet users to meet people or make friends all over the world. Communication via chat rooms are beneficial and most users find it easier and convenient, but It can be a double-edged sword for many users because many do not realize or disregard the dangers of online chatting. The article published on CBS NEWS about “Ex-NYPD officer dubbed "Cannibal Cop" tells his story” is a story of a former New York police officer Gilberto Valle. Gilberto Valle was tagged as the “Cannibal Cop” for the horrifying statement he made in fetish-driven online chats. Valle’s shared his gruesome fetish wishes …show more content…

Gardephe in the Southern District of New York. Judge Gardephe relied heavily on the concept that Valle was expressing a fantasy and not conspiring to commit a crime. The First Amendment safeguard of free expression, whether it is a grisly online post or pictures. The freedom of speech gives the right to communicate one's ideas without interference, noted that none of the women were ever harmed, it is unclear if that was his real intention or was just fantasy. There is a wide gap between fantasy and acting out on those fantasies, if we were to be convicted for the thoughts we have which we didn't act on, probably we would never share our thoughts and ideas. Therefore punishing him for his fantasy would be the violation of his freedom of speech and negative …show more content…

It's clear that he misused his power and if the court makes a decision in Valle’s favor and decide that the use of a computer for personal use is not the violation of CFAA then Valle might be free from all his charges. As CFAA just prevents unauthorized access to the computer and doesn't mention any criteria regarding the use of computers. But the decision is very critical because it is not just about the Valle case if the court makes a decision in his favor may employers will be benefited. They can access the government or office computers for personal use. There should be rules and the CFAA should also cover the misuse of authorized computers. If the rules are set its prevents higher rank officers from misusing the computer. If not we have to worry about “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?” They are watching us, but who is watching them, they have the power doesn't mean they can do whatever they want therefore strict rules and laws must be maintained so that everyone is on

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