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The judge is interpreting a "computer" to mean what most reasonable people would consider a computer to be, rather than use technicality to expand the definitio
by gnode 7y ago
The judge is interpreting a "computer" to mean what most reasonable people would consider a computer to be, rather than use technicality to expand the definition beyond colloquial understanding, in the interest of only one of two parties he must show impartiality toward.
Why not say that everything marked with text or symbols is a "document"? Why not say everything with a surface is a "weapon"? The interpretation of the text of the law should meet the understanding of the public who are expected to obey it.