Freedom of the Press, great slap at politician

[blueash]

A local politician in Maryland threatened to sue a newspaper for using his name in an unflattering story about parking spaces. The newspaper's retort to this threat is wonderful.

Frederick News-Post responds to Kirby Delauter lawsuit threats. (http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/01/06/frederick_news_post_responds_to_kirby_delauter_law suit_threats.html)

[KayakerNC]

Politicians REALLY should be required to take an IQ and Drug Test before elections. :loco:

[LndLocked]

Politicians REALLY should be required to take an IQ and Drug Test before elections. :loco:

and to take a class in understanding the interwebs and social media in today's world. His name has "gone viral" ...... pretty sure that was not his intent.

[rubicon]

Unfortunately the media has the hammer or as they use to say barrels and barrels of ink. This dispute is a prime example of what is wrong with the news media today. Seriously doesn't this reporter have more important business...yea and the politician too

[KayakerNC]

Unfortunately the media has the hammer or as they use to say barrels and barrels of ink. This dispute is a prime example of what is wrong with the news media today. Seriously doesn't this reporter have more important business...yea and the politician too

Really? The newspaper was originally reporting on a local open meeting by elected officials. The politician claimed that they couldn't use his name unless they had his "permission".
You can't fix Stupid.
Md. Politician Kirby Delauter: Reporters Can't Use My Name Without Permission! (http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/maryland-council-member)