[Bush2000]

From what I understand, in many states, offering to refrain from prosecuting someone for committing a crime in exchange for payment substantially beyond bare restitution is called extortion, and is itself a criminal offense. BSA is a protection racket.

So why are you whining? Sue them.

[supercat]

So why are you whining? Sue them.

I have no standing to file a cause of action against them. And I don't know if the federal government has any extortion laws similar to those which would be applicable at the state level. But BSA's actions are essentially those of an extortionist.