mens rea and the criminal mind (Score 1)

I'm curious if anyone cares about the intentions of Jon(specifically) and various websites that propagate the code. Is Jon executing a true criminal intent? Can any such activity like the creation of DeCSS be considered criminal? I don't think the media companies involved really care about such issues, but they are important to the judicial process, which, unfortunately, Jon is experiencing. I believe it is almost universally agreed upon by the members of Slashdot that there is a great deal of difference between this DeCSS issue and the piracy and cracking violations that the lawyers involved are comparing it to. I guess, to narrow it down, Jon, how long are they going to pretend you're criminal and when are they going to admit to the fact that it's all about money and making an example out of someone? (A legal practice much used and much abused)