You don't even want to read what I would like to say on this, but I have morals, unlike these hackers.

Once again, I hope they are caught and lobotomized!

LulzSec have never pretended to be moral, and they're certainly not "gamers" (you might as well call them "christian hackers" if they happen to be christian). Their mission is to cause as much chaos and mayhem as possible, "for the lulz". Sometimes, their targets are chosen on a political agenda, such as the Arizona police and PBS. There is evidence that they have attempted to black-mail low-profile websites.

IF there is a problem with the police in an area, doing what they've done is not to the way to change things.

Unfortunately, the likely result of 'hacks' like this one will likely also be to further erode some of the traditional (constitutional) rights of law abiding citizens as authorities strive to protect themselves.  These hackers aren't helping their cause, they are taking hostage (metaphor) the families of police, and they push government to seek more tools to deal with them.  A free society suffers the consequences. 

What the hell would they do if the shoe were on the other foot. What's stopping Uncle Sam from doing the same damn thing to them. Nothing! They should consider that their actions just might put their own families in harms way.  Uncle Sam is nobody to play with. Piss him off enough and he'll make you disappear. Wouldn't be the first time.

They hacked game sites because they were unhappy with SEGA and Sony. Hence "Gamers". NOT to be confused with law abiding gamers.

"...and us."

Correct. Like the "Patriot Act". Never would have happened if it weren't for 9/11.

Seconded. Being a resident of AZ the last thing I want to see is the fine men and women of this state being attacked like this. Are some of the rules and regulations here controversial? Yes, but find me a place that doesn't have something controversial. Further the police have to follow the rules, not make them. So why target them and their families?

I will admit I first laughed with these guys when they attacked Sony and SEGA. This is too far.

Cyber bullying.

All permutations of it should be classified as terrorism and treated as such.

Pretty sure that public executions would see its popularity as a pastime for the socially inept .....er....dwindle.

Slight disagreement - they do not have a cause.  They find vulnerable servers, hack them, and then make up an excuse as to why.  Their range of targets is a dead give away as to their motives.  IN short, they are just juvenile delinquents using the Internet for a joy ride.

Yep....

Nostril slitting should be an Olympic sport ....

Seriously? I'd rather like to know what sort of tactics the police are being encouraged to use, especially in the wake of these recent inflammatory laws. How they were obtained was regrettable, but unlike the home address this could at least have a non-destructive use.

I vote "Yes. And why shouldn't flogging be 'public' as well? "Starship Troopers" (Heinlein) had it right.

For "fun and profit". Right on, Dr Guy.

Or flogging. Agreed.

"Seriously?" - yes. Quite.

You wish to learn the tactics? No problem: Put down the game console and volunteer to go to a recognized Police Academy. Qualify. Then, after say, a year on a beat see if you still espouse the opinion that you now consider lulSec's  "how" as "regrettable" or maybe you'd find you wish to bust their arses and put them in jail.

"inflammatory laws"? Yeah. Try "just obey the existing immigration laws" and if not, the violator and offspring "anchors" are catapulted back across the border.

"Non destructive use"? You have no use for them at all, until you LEGALLY qualify to see them.

Why should the regular citizens of the country be ignorant of the techniques of their government? The police can be just as prone to error and shady tactics just as much as anyone else. Law Enforcement was ordered to give the Miranda warnings for a reason, all too often they'd try to trick an innocent person to confess to a crime they didn't commit. They are after all human beings like the rest of us, quite capable of being "racist and corrupt". Unlike most us though they actually wield power, and thus should be transparent in how they use it.

Then use the legal route called The Freedom of Information Act. You seem to think you're entitled to see everything. Let me disabuse you. You are not.

If you feel your "rights" are being violated, take it to a lawyer, court and/or newspaper (or media equivalent).

Blackhats should have their butts busted. End of story.

Sorry, but the actions of this hacking person or group are inexcusable. They should be caught, tried, and if convicted... well you don't want to know what I would say. Yes, all human beings are prone to racism and corruption, etc., but that still does not excuse this person/groups actions.

Illegal is illegal, period!  Be it illegal immigrants or hackers. If anyone supports the actions of these hackers in any way, then they are just as bad as they are.