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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.

[KayakerNC]

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

[LndLocked]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

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

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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!