"When we start fighting crime by any means necessary we become guilty of the same hypocrisy as law enforcement agencies throughout history that break the rules to get the villains, and so become villains themselves."

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Source: Barrett Brown Sentenced to Five Years, Vows to Keep Investigating Government Wrongdoing. Interview with Michelle Garcia, theintercept.com. January 23, 2015.

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Barrett Brown

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Barrett Brown is a journalist and activist known for his work on digital rights and government transparency, particularly through his writings and legal battles.

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