> The hackers with the skills to break into software and networks, who choose to come forward with their knowledge and share their findings, should be legally exempt from criminal prosecution under laws designed to punish crime.
I know this is an unpopular opinion here, but I personally think that you shouldn't mess with people's shit unless they invite you to (e.g. by having a bounty, research partnership program, etc.). Yes, some organizations will be less secure because of it. Similarly, some houses are less secure because the locks are low quality. It isn't up to you to decide how thoroughly said locks should be checked.
I know this is an unpopular opinion here, but I personally think that you shouldn't mess with people's shit unless they invite you to (e.g. by having a bounty, research partnership program, etc.). Yes, some organizations will be less secure because of it. Similarly, some houses are less secure because the locks are low quality. It isn't up to you to decide how thoroughly said locks should be checked.