John Stossel's Illegal Everything
What it is
A John Stossel special arguing that Americans can be criminalized for almost anything, with examples of overzealous prosecutors and regulators such as the EPA. It is a documentary on overcriminalization.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN recommends it in discussions of overcriminalization and prosecutorial overreach, notably after Aaron Swartz's death.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2012, last 2026
What HN commenters said
“There's also this mini-doc that's related to this”
Mini-doc on how easily Americans are criminalized.
nextparadigms, 2012-03 · Recommendation · in “Don't Talk to Cops”
“I ask that you all watch; titled Illegal Everything”
Documentary on overcriminalization, suggested after Aaron Swartz's death.
hellome, 2013-01 · Recommendation · in “Aaron Swartz commits suicide”
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Topics: john stossel, criminal law, prosecutors, regulation, civil liberties
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