RE Campaign finance issue or free speech issue?
First I only have one problem with the anti Dennis Smith site is the fact the person making all these charges is hiding behind the website. You should have a right to say stuff like this if its true and a website is no different then a soap box on a corner so I fall under the Free Speech flag on this
Here is the disclaimer at the site
"There have been a few people who have sent emails wondering why there is not a name attached to this wed site.
The answer is "we are very familiar with the kind of personal attacks Dennis Smith is capable of making to people who disagree with him or against people who openly campaign against him."
When the time comes Dennis will be told who was involved with this web site. "
My first thought was what does Xoff have against Dennis Smith?
As I said, I have no problem with someone putting up a website like this as long as the charges are true and can be backed up say in a court when sued for slander.
Politics can get quite nasty sometimes its the nature of the beast.
What I have a problem with is when a person or group puts up an attack website like this or runs ads on the radio using Indian Casino money and they try to hide their true identities. You should have to disclose who you really are and where is the money coming from. I am not saying you cannot spend the money or say it but the ad groups should be transparent.
Anonymous attacks like this or the slime that Xoff and Greater Wisconsin Committee shouldn't be allowed. IF the groups are not willing to be open and honest about who they are and who is paying the bills. Then they should not be allowed to have their say. It is not fair to the Candidate being attacked since they are being attacked by Ghosts and Cowards. If this website turns out to be from someone who has an ax to grind with Smith I would look at it in a different light.
For us to grant that someone is using their first amendment right we have to first know who they are and do they even have that right.
I am just stating my own feelings about this I have no idea how many of these right have been lost due to McCain/Feingold attack on the First Amendment. For all we know the site is probably illegal Thanks Senator Feingold.
If you believe in something enough to launch a website like this you should be ready to back it up with your name.
I am not say people cannot be anon bloggers but that site isn't a blog its an attack website with a specific goal and mission.
Once again if you believe in something that much you should be willing to put your name on it.
Regards,
Chris
Here is the disclaimer at the site
"There have been a few people who have sent emails wondering why there is not a name attached to this wed site.
The answer is "we are very familiar with the kind of personal attacks Dennis Smith is capable of making to people who disagree with him or against people who openly campaign against him."
When the time comes Dennis will be told who was involved with this web site. "
My first thought was what does Xoff have against Dennis Smith?
As I said, I have no problem with someone putting up a website like this as long as the charges are true and can be backed up say in a court when sued for slander.
Politics can get quite nasty sometimes its the nature of the beast.
What I have a problem with is when a person or group puts up an attack website like this or runs ads on the radio using Indian Casino money and they try to hide their true identities. You should have to disclose who you really are and where is the money coming from. I am not saying you cannot spend the money or say it but the ad groups should be transparent.
Anonymous attacks like this or the slime that Xoff and Greater Wisconsin Committee shouldn't be allowed. IF the groups are not willing to be open and honest about who they are and who is paying the bills. Then they should not be allowed to have their say. It is not fair to the Candidate being attacked since they are being attacked by Ghosts and Cowards. If this website turns out to be from someone who has an ax to grind with Smith I would look at it in a different light.
For us to grant that someone is using their first amendment right we have to first know who they are and do they even have that right.
I am just stating my own feelings about this I have no idea how many of these right have been lost due to McCain/Feingold attack on the First Amendment. For all we know the site is probably illegal Thanks Senator Feingold.
If you believe in something enough to launch a website like this you should be ready to back it up with your name.
I am not say people cannot be anon bloggers but that site isn't a blog its an attack website with a specific goal and mission.
Once again if you believe in something that much you should be willing to put your name on it.
Regards,
Chris
posted by Chris @ 8:44 AM
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