Posted on 01/05/2013 8:01:51 AM PST by BCrago66
Inmates at the Rockland County jail are taunting corrections officers by saying they know the guards' home addresses -- information they got from the list published by Westchester-based newspaper, Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco said.
(Excerpt) Read more at newyork.newsday.com ...
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Legis. Aron Wieder (D-Spring Valley) called the publication of the list "irresponsible journalism" and said he now fears for his safety because the map broadcast that he does not have a gun license. At the news conference Friday morning, he handed a $150 certified check and a completed pistol permit application to Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato.
"I never owned a gun but now I have no choice," Wieder said. "I have been exposed as someone that has no gun. And I'll do anything, anything to protect my family."
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On the national level, the great majority of Democrats are creeps, but on the local level, some Dems are alright.
So now that it endangers law enforcement it matters,
Thugs need to be careful.... There are many who own guns that’s not on the radar!
Long guns don’t need to be registered in most places and they’re far more common.
I’d like to hear their justification as to how it is a danger to LEO and not average citizens. It was a stupid, reckless, and probably criminal move (based on motivation) to publish the information.
Of course, the officers on the list could move somewhere else; but who would buy a house on the list?
That is brilliant. And it just may be the legal strategy that wins since it might make it possible to demonstrate actual (financial) harm in the courts.
The Law of Unintended Consequences. The anti-gun folks thought they were only going to hurt the radical right wing.
Or buy a house that wasn't on the list?
I would think that being on the published list would be something that would have to be disclosed to the buyer.
Assuming that the seller was aware that the list would be made public, which is not likely the case here.
On the other hand, there is a good chance the paper will win simply because gun registration information probably is "public" information, even if it takes a FOIA request to obtain.
Of course, the officers on the list could move somewhere else; but who would buy a house on the list?
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I’m tired of the “secret police” , government employees routinely hide their identities in all manner of public records , motor vehicle registrations , land records , court records ... The motor vehicle records are abused tremendously ,, gov’t employees run red light cameras with impunity knowing the 3rd party camera operators cannot issue them tickets ...
They’re just better than us ..
I took the yellow lid from an oleo tub, fashioned a Star of David, and wrote "Gun Owner" on it. There was a big gun show in Salt Lake City at the time, so I wore it there.
When I arrived, the Media cameramen were all over the place, swooping down like paparazzi on any guy carrying an AW out. I tried walking behind a couple but the cameramen just changed angles so I was blocked.
Went inside, where there was a "No Photos" sign posted and saw a team of TV men pointing their cameras down an aisle to catch the crowd. Three times I deliberately walked toward them, Star in full view, only to see the red light go out.
Funny thing, even the pro-gun people were spooked. Whenever I stopped at a table, the guy would take one look, and then make no eye contact.
There's some gun shows coming up in Arizona, and I'm tempted to repeat the process.
You are right, every government employee should be required to have their name, address, etc. treated the same as every citizen when it comes to lists that are publicly accessible. And every government employee who carries a firearm as a part of their job should be required to have a state recognized firearms carry permit in the states they work in. That would go a long way to improving gun laws nationwide.
I don’t see why the locals don’t make them pariahs so the editors and publishers responsible can’t go any where. At restaurants if they are also their express your feelings loudly and civilly. If your asked by the restaurant to be quiet then the next table can take it up and perhaps add in how the publisher/editor is having you censored. Never threaten or touch them but if they threaten or touch you sue them personally. I’m sure you can find pro bono lawyers to help you out. Stores, sporting events or on the street are other good places to let them know your feelings. I’m sure others would like to know where they are so they can also let them know how they feel. Social media is an excellent way to let your friends know. You would need to avoid legally harrassing them, but I am sure the lawyers can let you know how to do that.
I found the video of the press conference, if anyone’s interested. The speakers don’t just mention law enforcement, but others in danger, e.g., women who were facing stalkers, who are now facing renewed threats, after some period of peace.
I correct myself: This above is an earlier news conference, of Putnum County officials, backing their clerk who refused to give the gun permit info to the Journal News.
Funny thing, even the pro-gun people were spooked. Whenever I stopped at a table, the guy would take one look, and then make no eye contact.
There's some gun shows coming up in Arizona, and I'm tempted to repeat the process.
Y'know, I'm a bit surprised that the Clinton-era mediots knew what that star signified. You should repeat that, if only to see if there are any changes in behavior (from both the media and the vendors).
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