That others have been treated unfairly doesn't make this instance also one that should be overreacted to.

True. Where we appear to disagree is that any overreaction has taken place. If anything I'm deeply dissatisfied that charges haven't been filed.

While I think those calling for charges know not what precedent they are trying to set.

Oh I am very clear about what precedents I want set. I want the C-suite, board, and major shareholders of any corporate entity that meaningfully deviates from legality to face all of the same consequences a private individual would.

Who got charged with a felony for scraping?

Aaron Swartz, for one.

Was not scraping and not charged for that