AT&T iPad Hacker’s Real Crime Was Embarrassing the Wrong People

This was mentioned a few days ago:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5096764

but didn't get much traction. Whichever/whatever side you might come down on in it, it seems worthy of attention/discussion in this current timeframe and context (Swartz).

So, I don't need any associated karma (e.g. going back to the earlier HN thread), but I'd welcome a discussion.