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Old 01-02-2013, 08:34 PM
 
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Are phone books unethical and dangerous? They list every resident by name and address.
Do they list your personal property next to it?
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Old 01-02-2013, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Do they list your personal property next to it?
It lists my address, which at my address you will find my personal property.
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Old 01-03-2013, 03:58 AM
 
Location: SWUS
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If I recall correctly, one can be unlisted in a phne book if they choose. These people were not given an option to remain anonymous, the newspaper just did it. Then, they were surprised at the backlash and apparently were fearful, so they hired ARMED GUARDS to guard their building... buncha hypocrites.
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Old 01-03-2013, 04:47 AM
 
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I don't know, what's your name?
I like my privacy and I respect other people's privacy which is why I don't give out my name and I don't support squirrely newspapers printing the names and addresses of people on a particular list. Since you seem not to have an issue with the latter, you shouldn't take umbrage to revealing your own personal information for the world to see.
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Old 01-03-2013, 04:49 AM
 
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Are phone books unethical and dangerous? They list every resident by name and address.
No, they list every resident by name and address who have chosen to be included. Many people are unlisted. Secondly, I think we can both agree that publishing the names and addresses of those who own guns is a danger to gun owners and non-gun owners alike. Wee bit different than a phone book.
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Old 01-03-2013, 04:50 AM
 
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Do they list your personal property next to it?
No and urbanlife knows that. People who support papers like the Journal News will not give an inch on the issue. I do not own guns and I support stringent gun laws BUT I am not so blind or partisan to ignore the ramifications of publishing people's names and addresses of a certain group. It is completely unethical, dangerous and intimidating.
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Old 01-03-2013, 02:38 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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Seeing that it is public information there isn't much of a law suit anyone could do.
Don't be so sure. They might be able to prove intentional damages.
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Old 01-03-2013, 02:43 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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I agree, but it is still public knowledge and they did nothing illegal.
You don't have to do something illegal to be sued successfully.

And it might be illegal to purposely publish names and addresses to encourage harassment.
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Old 01-03-2013, 02:44 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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No and urbanlife knows that. People who support papers like the Journal News will not give an inch on the issue. I do not own guns and I support stringent gun laws BUT I am not so blind or partisan to ignore the ramifications of publishing people's names and addresses of a certain group. It is completely unethical, dangerous and intimidating.
Actually I will bet you your information is on the internet. Ever buy anything online or pay a bill online? Ever had a registered phone line or an internet connection. If so, then your information is already online.
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Old 01-03-2013, 02:46 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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No, they list every resident by name and address who have chosen to be included. Many people are unlisted. Secondly, I think we can both agree that publishing the names and addresses of those who own guns is a danger to gun owners and non-gun owners alike. Wee bit different than a phone book.
would it of been equally dangerous had the posted the names and addresses of everyone who owns a fishing license or a drivers license?
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