Political is a vague term. I do not think anyone really knows or can define it without some decade long argument and a final consensus. That the government can

Political is a vague term. I do not think anyone really knows or can define it without some decade long argument and a final consensus. That the government can decide who is guilty however is not a matter of politics, but, fundamental principles. As to your second question, this is something which effects some of the HN community, whether genuine original content producers or otherwise. Thus, I do think it is news related to technology of a relatively new nature, thus, I would say, yes it is or has the potential to be of interest to the HN community.