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State Lawmaker Wants To Ban Anonymous Posting Online

Posted by Zonk on from the didn't-know-kentucky-was-so-powerful dept.

bfwebster writes "According to a local news article from last week, Kentucky state lawmaker Tim Couch wants to ban anonymous posting on the internet in order to 'cut down on online bullying', which he says has been 'a particular problem in eastern Kentucky.' His bill would require posters to register with their real names and e-mail addresses under threat of fines. Looks like another battle in the right for anonymous free speech."

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  1. Anonymously post your comments to Rep. Couch by HohlerMann · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Send your anonymous comments to Rep. Tim Couch using his official form at http://www.lrc.ky.gov/Mailform/H090.htm

  2. Re:how about passing laws that have some... by Chyeld · · Score: 5, Interesting

    There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

    -Ayn Rand

    ...

    Is that seriously the main flaw you find with this law?

    Brian Gordon

    Yes.