Sorry but this is not turn-about fair play or illustrative of anything other than poor judgement by Matt Smith, a columnist for SF Weekly, who printed the material. Smith was surprised that it hit the web. (via Instapundit)
Sure.
Proving a point does not give Smith the right to endanger Poindexter's family and neighbors. It may be effective gotcha journalism and fun for the geeks...but this is not defensible. Abusing people's rights to point out the danger of abuse by a third party is morally reprehensible. The perpetrators become what they profess to fear.
The slippery slope makes no distinction between black and white hats.