CNN OPED: I Was a Victim of Swatting
Link to my article
I was an early victim of swatting, back in 2011. Though I wasn’t the target, I saw first hand how dangerous this is. I wrote an oped for CNN, and am attaching it through the link here for you to read.
This has to stop, or someone is going to get seriously injured or killed.
Adam
MAGA is a terrorist group. Full stop.
The cavalier attitude the “swatters” seem to take is alarming. Human suffering and even death is possible but not a thought is given to what the possible outcomes could be. So little regard for others. These are the same kinds of people who find enjoyment in plowing into pedestrians with their vehicles or purposely mowing down bicycle riders as we’ve seen recently in the news. There needs to be harsh punishments for these actions and I’m encouraged by the reports that some are addressing this issue even now with legislation. The problem with swatting is it’s often difficult to trace where and by whom the call was placed. Technology savvy culprits seem to have the upper hand. I read your op ed online this morning. I hope those in power to do something, will.