It is as welcome as it is surprising to observe one of the city officials whose ineptitude led to G20-related oppression in Oakland operate so deftly with respect to outrageous gunfire in Homewood.
Anonymous criticism, questioning and satire of public officials is one thing. Defamation is a different thing. If someone establishes a legitimate foundation for a defamation claim, identification of the speaker seems appropriate.
What would the police have to do with a judicial decision enabling a civil claimant to obtain information intended to identify the author of message board comments?
That makes less sense than simply figuring some goober couldn't spell poo-poo.
Speaking of the po-po, Infi, quaking in your sandals yet? http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10224/1079435-455.stm You really, really should be.
ReplyDeleteYours,
And Boy
Dear Anonymous/And Boy:
ReplyDeleteAnonymous criticism, questioning and satire of public officials is one thing. Defamation is a different thing. If someone establishes a legitimate foundation for a defamation claim, identification of the speaker seems appropriate.
What's a po-po?
What's a po-po?
ReplyDelete"Po-po" is the police.
Somebody isn't listening to enough pop music.
The second anon was me.
ReplyDeletePo-po = police?
ReplyDeleteWhat would the police have to do with a judicial decision enabling a civil claimant to obtain information intended to identify the author of message board comments?
That makes less sense than simply figuring some goober couldn't spell poo-poo.
But it doesn't mean you aren't correct.
Po-po = police?
ReplyDeleteYes. As in, "Hide the 40. It's the po-po."