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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts) Thu May 24, 2012, 09:43 AM May 2012

NY GOP does not heart DU [View all]

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...or online comments in general, it seems.

NY Republicans propose ‘clearly unconstitutional’ ban on anonymous online comments

Nearly half of the Republicans serving in the New York State Assembly have proposed legislation that would ban anonymous online comments.

If enacted, the legislation would require websites — including social networks and online newspapers — to remove all anonymous comments that are brought to the attention of administrators.

An anonymous comment could remain if the author “agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate.”

The rest: http://dailycaller.com/2012/05/23/ny-republicans-propose-unconstitutional-ban-on-anonymous-online-comments/

Pardon the source.

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NY GOP does not *heart* DU [View all] WilliamPitt May 2012 OP

Can you say "unconstitutional?" hlthe2b May 2012 #1

It's a wonderful idea SCantiGOP May 2012 #32

anymore, the constitution... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #42

You seem to be forgetting the golden rule of RW politics: Jamaal510 May 2012 #54

Definitely unconstitutional. JDPriestly May 2012 #55

This has already been ruled upon by the 1995 U.S. Supreme Court... xtraxritical May 2012 #65

So maybe the point is to get this before the treasonous Roberts court. aquart May 2012 #68

Unbelievable....that is all I can say. zeemike May 2012 #2

Restrict the right to free speech? lpbk2713 May 2012 #3

Fox News would have to explain themselves. LiberalAndProud May 2012 #51

There are only two parts of the constitution that "count" Scootaloo May 2012 #60

Interesting, I noticed similar ranting on our local papers website. Arctic Dave May 2012 #4

Perhaps you're on to something, Uncle Joe May 2012 #11

GOP shows its ROYAL colors again. Fuck those Tories. nt patrice May 2012 #5

That would fuck more repubs than Dems johnnie May 2012 #6

It sure wouuld. GoCubsGo May 2012 #18

The sock puppet industry would be destroyed overnight Canuckistanian May 2012 #29

Would it? RitchieRich May 2012 #64

True. They are the ones saying the batshit crazy things. emulatorloo May 2012 #25

One word. TOPIX. Horse with no Name May 2012 #41

Twitter already tossed my name to the world. aquart May 2012 #69

Ewwww libodem May 2012 #7

cuomo will veto this if it even passes committee Suji to Seoul May 2012 #8

This would bite them in the ass--are they unaware that FoxNation and Freep exist? Arkana May 2012 #9

So they're basically trying to ban the internet. drm604 May 2012 #10

Call it a tubectomy IDemo May 2012 #14

ThinkProgress version WilliamPitt May 2012 #12

Silly baggers, hifiguy May 2012 #13

It's fairly obvious why they want to know who posted what... Scuba May 2012 #15

+1,000 + K & R. Yes, they want your home address to threaten your life. freshwest May 2012 #44

Oh no, did somebody get their wittle feeling hurt? progressoid May 2012 #16

Do they realize how many right wingers this will affect? ladym55 May 2012 #17

Exactly. It is the hate filled right wingers treestar May 2012 #20

Right, and they want to make sure those thoughtful and articulate JoeyT May 2012 #38

Exactly. That's their intent. freshwest May 2012 #45

But Republicans love "FREEDOM", right? Arugula Latte May 2012 #19

You've got to be kidding proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #21

Exemptions for loyal Party Members ... silverweb May 2012 #22

I love how some folks use GOP criminality Pab Sungenis May 2012 #39

I'm sure. silverweb May 2012 #43

Quote.... Pab Sungenis May 2012 #49

Whatever. silverweb May 2012 #52

Sie Reich must have full control! LOL... fascisthunter May 2012 #23

I'm betting that their right-wing constituents, who make up MineralMan May 2012 #24

FreeRepublic would have to shut down. We would carry on. emulatorloo May 2012 #26

That's so BFEE. Octafish May 2012 #27

What if the anonymous comments are posted by the GOP's favorite people ? KurtNYC May 2012 #28

Anonymous comments, BAD! On the other hand ... Bake May 2012 #30

Psss psss psss psss psss. Meow meow. DinahMoeHum May 2012 #31

Cowards is a better word. Pussys are WAY better and more fun than those gop-cowards. Dont call me Shirley May 2012 #35

And tougher! The Doctor. May 2012 #47

The Republicans want no speech except Fox speech DFW May 2012 #33

Big Brother is coming for you. Dont call me Shirley May 2012 #34

In a grave (or urn) somewhere GObamaGO May 2012 #36

Silly piece of legislation, easily worked around. mwooldri May 2012 #37

K and R goclark May 2012 #40

Why Do Republicans HATE America ??? WillyT May 2012 #46

Why wait for big goobermint to require it? SmileyRose May 2012 #48

Wait a second... 47of74 May 2012 #50

Fortunately they don't have a majority there. Historic NY May 2012 #53

these dumb shits would be gagging their own supporters ibegurpard May 2012 #56

The irony is this would make bullying even easier, not prevent it. NYC Liberal May 2012 #57

Fuck the GOP Amster Dan May 2012 #58

This would shut down a lot of 'internet toughguys' WhoIsNumberNone May 2012 #59

As someone loyalkydem May 2012 #61

I guess pamphlets from the likes of Publicus and other founding fathers would be illegal. jerseyjack May 2012 #62

Seems to me they're giving away secret law enforcement operations with the legislation justiceischeap May 2012 #63

First thought is FlaGranny May 2012 #66

Some people say ----that the Patriots suck. trumad May 2012 #67

Does this mean The Wizard May 2012 #70