Should Snatching an iPhone Be a Felony? 607
theodp writes "English comedian Russell Brand could be facing a felony conviction for snatching an iPhone from a would-be paparazzi and tossing it through a window. Singer/parolee Chris Brown also found himself in iPhone hot water after being charged with 'robbery by snatching' in a similar DIY-paparazzi-thwarting incident, which could be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value placed on an iPhone. But in the world-of-crazy-pricing created by phone makers and wireless providers ($899 Nokia Windows Phone, anyone?), where the quoted price of an iPhone varies by a factor of 376 from the same company, should one really be charged with a felony for snatching an iPhone, especially when an iPad 2 can be had for $399 retail?"
Re:Yes (Score:5, Funny)
Why is this a question?
Because this is an answer.
Considering the religious aspect of Apple.. (Score:4, Funny)
Maybe it should be considered an act of sacrilege.
Re:it doesnt matter really (Score:3, Funny)
no really, its a toy.
If I connect an ipad to my desktop, windows detects it as an "entertainment device"
Re:Why does his privacy have not value? (Score:4, Funny)
IMHO, throwing a paparazzi camera out of a window
You are all doing it wrong. You throw the paparazzi out of the window.
Re:Let me guess - you're a liberal (Score:2, Funny)
Name one.
Just one.
Go on.
I'll be impressed.