I don't want to stop Westboro, I like their ability to say all the dumb shit they want in this country. No American should actively try to block them legally from being able to say dumb, other consequences that come from them saying dumb shit is fine with me. Got your tires slashed....oops....
I agree the information provided can be used to cause harm or prejudice against a person. I don't think it should be included as information you can get through FOIA, especially in the case where the lady was trying to hide from her stalker ex.
I definitely agree that there should be consequences for free speech beyond legality. Tito should punch you in the face. Westboro should be given hell by anyone and everyone. This paper should be boycotted by everyone who doesn't agree with them and attempt to get their advertisers to back out.
I think this is different though. I am not in favor of allowing the FOIA to give out this type of information, I blame ourselves, not the paper for allowing it. The paper is going to take advantage of shit to push it's agenda/reader base.
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