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In reply to the discussion: Philadelphia being sued over revealing CPL names on web site. [View all]Atypical Liberal
(5,412 posts)41. What does the public gain from knowing?
The public has a right to know.
What positive outcome results from the public knowing this information?
Other than being reassured that those people are highly unlikely to be involved in crime, that is.
What positive outcome results from the public knowing this information?
Other than being reassured that those people are highly unlikely to be involved in crime, that is.
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Philadelphia being sued over revealing CPL names on web site. [View all]
GreenStormCloud
Nov 2012
OP
IIRC the CCW group published the names, home addresses etc. of the newspaper publisher, editor etc.
DonP
Nov 2012
#37
That's right, now that I recall. Very mean-spirited efforts by the prohibitionists. nt
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#42
You elide the point that releasing the information violated PA state law.
friendly_iconoclast
Nov 2012
#26
"...personal information through the DMV were drastically changed." 'Nough said. nt
Eleanors38
Nov 2012
#35
Whether it's guns or anything else, I think protection of personal privacy should
petronius
Nov 2012
#5