Posted by
Jason on Monday, March 10, 2008 1:01:32 PM
Tim Couch, a Republican state lawmaker in Kentucky, is proposing a bill that would make it illegal to anonymously post comments on websites. He says that this will help alleviate cyber bullying. Is it just me, or is anyone else embarrassed that this guy is a Republican?
The irony here is that anyone posting would be forced to include his or her real name, real address, and real email. Gosh, why not a Social Security Number, bank accounts, most recent picture, and a list of greatest fears, too? The only way that this could possibly cut down on cyber bullies is that they'll skip the online berating in favor of just showing up at your front door... Brilliant!
He should probably read the First Amendment sometime, too:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Did I mention I'm embarrassed that this guy is a Republican?