[Sherman Logan]

The STATE passed a law exempting certain types of communications for what seemed to it to be perfectly valid reasons. These emails were not released based on that law.

The STATE’s highest court has ruled against their being released.

On what basis do you think the STATE’s right to make such decisions should be overturned? Should a federal judge override state’s rights in this case?

I think a lot of conservatives get so focused on federal abuse of power that they forget states will not always make decisions they like either.

For instance, with regard to the Bundy case out in NV, is there any particular reason to think the case would be playing out much differently if the land was state-owned? Would a state agency not charge grazing fees? Is Nevada, where 90% of the population lives in cities, all that much more likely to respect the interests of rural people?

[Solson]

Am I correct when I now understand this is only a state law for VA? What happens when the other university is outside the state of VA? What if the correspondence is with an NGO?

[usconservative]

I think a lot of conservatives get so focused on federal abuse of power that they forget states will not always make decisions they like either.

Are you saying the STATE isn't abusing its power in this case?

I'm sorry, but the collusion between the State and the State Judiciary here just reeks of corruption. The bastards have forgotten who they work for (US.)

Any and ALL State Communications for ALL State Employees should be subject to FOIA requests. It's not like the individual States are responsible for national security or anything "secretive." The lack of transparency in this case is really quite stunning. It's an abuse of power at all levels.

[usconservative]

On what basis do you think the STATE’s right to make such decisions should be overturned?

To directly answer that question: WHEN TAXPAYERS DEMAND accountability for the use of their tax dollars.

Here's a novel thought: If you're a state employee (and Mann was) and want privacy while sending email, DON'T DO IT ON STATE TIME using STATE Computers paid for by TAXPAYERS.

Seems this douche wants us to pay for his manipulation of his fake "science." I say HELL NO to that.

[usconservative]

On what basis do you think the STATE’s right to make such decisions should be overturned?

Insert any other interest group other than Mann, let's say a Conservative Organization and you'll see liberals SCREAMING and filing lawsuits left and right for disclosure under FOIA.

Hell, they may not even have to file the lawsuit if an activist judge steps in.