[Sir Napsalot]

>>> In 2000 the illegal alien used a fake name and Social Security number to get a job at an Illinois steal plant. In 2006, he told his employers that he wanted to use his real name and submitted new documents, including a Social Security number he bought in Chicago that belonged to someone else. <<<

First of all, what the heck 'Illinois steal plant'?

Secondly, he 'bought' an SSN, but did not know it belonged to somebody else. WHO BUYS AN SSN? Another WTF moment.

The ruling limits the crime of 'identity theft' to somebody knowingly steal another's identity is a good one. (Don't flame me!) Otherwise, it opens up a $%^& can down the road.

[Sir Napsalot]

Just noticed the MAY 04, 2009 date.

[cuban leaf]

The ruling limits the crime of ‘identity theft’ to somebody knowingly steal another’s identity is a good one. (Don’t flame me!) Otherwise, it opens up a $%^& can down the road.

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Exactly (especially your last statement).

Imagine you buy something off of craigslist that you honestly believe the guy did not steal. He has a very logical and believable backstory on the item.

But it turns out to be stolen. Should you be prosecuted for stealing it or even accepting stolen merchandise? I hope not.

[LucianOfSamasota]

First of all, what the heck 'Illinois steal plant'?

Pretty sure an 'Illinois steal plant' is a Chicago pol training facility? Its where creatures like Obama learn to redistribute wealth from those who earned it?

And they are always innocent, because they neither know nor care from whence the wealth was purloined?