Those passer-bys looking for the HN connection can find the original discussion about this takedown demand here:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=372270

Perhaps Sam Odio took to heart the advice about contacting the EFF?

Yep, that's why I posted it. Although I probably should have linked to the original AskYC when I submitted it. Thanks for the help. ;)

"If Apple is suggesting that the DMCA reaches people merely talking about technical protection measures, then they've got a serious First Amendment problem."

The DMCA conflicting with the First Amendment? No!