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To: trumandogz

Nice cop out. Political donations are public record is not well established, and in the age of the internet, privacy concerns for a variety of issues are being reevaluated.

I think you will agree that having people attack individuals for political donations was not the intent of making political donations public record. I think you will also agree an adjustment to the law is in order.


17 posted on 11/05/2009 7:19:54 AM PST by TheDon
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To: TheDon; trumandogz

Actually, political donations being public record is a necessary measure to keep cronyism and office-buying at bay.

But, anyone who uses such information to intimidate, harass, or worse should face immediate punishment (upon conviction) that includes the loss of voting privileges for at least a decade - and permanent should be considered (especially for repeat offenders). This would be the penalty for political intimidation. If an organization does it, then everyone registered in that organization should be punished.

And that is over and above the penalty for the actual act.

But, that’s only my opinion.


18 posted on 11/05/2009 7:39:15 AM PST by MortMan (Stubbing one's toes is a valid (if painful) way of locating furniture in the dark.)
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