DMN CRIMINALS MIGHT GET IN TROUBLE

Jim Moroney, publisher of the News, sent this e-mail to everyone in the company today, presumably in the wake of the employee who was caught stealing credit card numbers:

As you are aware, identity theft continues to plague both individuals and companies. We want to do our part to make sure that we protect our customers’ credit card and other personal information. Please note that employees engaging in the inappropriate or unauthorized use of another’s credit card or other personal customer information may result in discipline, up to and including termination. Law enforcement authorities may also be notified.

I have two questions about that: 1) may? And 2) MAY? Jim Moroney is a standup fellow. I’ve had a beer with the guy, and I like him. I know he’s trying his best. But if he wanted to do his part to protect customers’ credit card information, shouldn’t he have instead said, “Please note that if you break the law, you will be fired, and authorities will be notified”?