> And Sony are going to reimburse the State the $2500/week it costs to > incarcerate him? (I think not...) Other issues aside, isn't this exactly what taxes are for? You are effectively paying the state to protect you and your interests, according to standardized laws... BillW -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.