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Posted by Steve 2007-03-28 10:11|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 House GOP seeks to shield 'John Doe'

By Audrey Hudson
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 28, 2007

House Republicans yesterday surprised Democrats with a procedural vote to protect public-transportation passengers from being sued if they report suspicious activity -- the first step by lawmakers to protect "John Doe" airline travelers already targeted in such a lawsuit.
After a heated debate and calls for order, the motion to recommit the Democrats' Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 back to committee with instructions to add the protective language passed on a vote of 304-121.
All 121 of the "no" votes were cast by Democrats, while 199 Republicans and 105 Democrats voted in favor.

Posted by SwissTex 2007-03-28 11:59|| 2007-03-28 11:59|| Front Page Top

#2 It is just a matter of time before the bad guys start making complaints about someone else on an airline to clog the system with false complaints.

If their identities are protected there is nothing stopping them from costing tons of money and delays.

I hope the airlines see it coming and give their pilots and stewardesses some backup when shriners are bing reported for wearing funny hats and acting different on their way to a convention.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-03-28 12:09|| 2007-03-28 12:09|| Front Page Top

#3 rj, give it a rest...

This is a step in the right direction. If it can be abused, it will be, but that does not make it wrong and does not prevent anyone from following along these relatively simple rules of conduct.

Do what's RIGHT!

How the hell hard is that?

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2007-03-28 16:50|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2007-03-28 16:50|| Front Page Top

#4 How about "I'm John Doe, and I own a gun."?

Posted by gromgoru 2007-03-28 17:10|| 2007-03-28 17:10|| Front Page Top

#5 Give it a rest? Give me a break. I never said it was a move in the wrong direction or that it's the wrong move, I said it's likely to be abused, something you agree with so perhaps you should rest up a little yourself..

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-03-28 17:16|| 2007-03-28 17:16|| Front Page Top

#6 In fact, you commented,

It is just a matter of time before the bad guys start making complaints about someone else on an airline to clog the system with false complaints.

If their identities are protected there is nothing stopping them from costing tons of money and delays.

I hope the airlines see it coming and give their pilots and stewardesses some backup when shriners are bing reported for wearing funny hats and acting different on their way to a convention.

Every line of which, while not specifically stating, insinuates that the legislation will be used to subvert, not substantiate "whistle-blowing" by the public.

I merely point out that you need to step up and do what you believe to be right instead of whining about how something will be used wrongly.

There are always "wrong" ways to defend our liberty.

Defend your statement if you will.

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2007-03-28 17:37|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2007-03-28 17:37|| Front Page Top

#7 Gromgoru - lol! John Doe don't just own a gun (or guns) - he knows how to use it. And don't forget Jane - she weilds a mean high heel, killer ballpoint pen and mace on her keychain. And there is a good chance that she knows how to use that gun too.

Posted by Fester Jomons8988 2007-03-28 18:27|| 2007-03-28 18:27|| Front Page Top

#8 oops. doesn't But just for the record, any John Doe that says he "don't just own a gun" is probably a really good shot.

Posted by Fester Jomons8988 2007-03-28 18:32|| 2007-03-28 18:32|| Front Page Top

#9 Greg - RJ is generally a clear-thinking and talking dude - I bet he meant something different than your take on it - cut him some slack. I tend to be "unclear" at times too.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-03-28 19:55|| 2007-03-28 19:55|| Front Page Top