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Wait, so if I want to publish a political ad online, which can be seen in Washington, I have to publish my address so any wacko can come and threaten myself and

by smsm42 8y ago

Wait, so if I want to publish a political ad online, which can be seen in Washington, I have to publish my address so any wacko can come and threaten myself and my family? I guess somehow it makes sense to people in Washington but certainly doesn't make sense to me.

oasisbob 8y ago
Disclosure requirements for contributions to federal campaigns are similar. Most states have voter rolls which are covered by open record laws, will release personal information on all registered voters. Address included. I'm not sure why this law strikes you as so crazy. Most individuals aren't making independent political ad buys.
- smsm42 8y ago
  > Disclosure requirements for contributions to federal campaigns are similar. I have to publish my address and who I donated to, for every crazy loon out there to see and for any employer or other person who could hurt me to retaliate if I support a wrong one? That sounds insane. No wonder people like to contribute to PACs. With requirements like that, it's plain crazy not to use an intermediary. > Most states have voter rolls which are covered by open record laws Voter rolls just says the person has right to vote, not who he or she is voting for, right? > I'm not sure why this law strikes you as so crazy. Complete lack of privacy in the matter which is proven to expose people to harassment, retaliation, threats and violence. > Most individuals aren't making independent political ad buys. Probably because it's much safer to do it through an intermediary, I assume.
Taniwha 8y ago
Here in New Zealand you have to actually put your name on the ad - "this ad authorized by -----" - even party ads have to have the name of some local party functionary on them I think that if you have a political opinion that's so unpopular you're embarrassed to put your name on it there's probably something wrong with it. Mind you here in NZ we don't let our wackos have guns.

by smsm42 8y ago

oasisbob 8y ago

Disclosure requirements for contributions to federal campaigns are similar. Most states have voter rolls which are covered by open record laws, will release personal information on all registered voters. Address included. I'm not sure why this law strikes you as so crazy. Most individuals aren't making independent political ad buys.

smsm42 8y ago
> Disclosure requirements for contributions to federal campaigns are similar. I have to publish my address and who I donated to, for every crazy loon out there to see and for any employer or other person who could hurt me to retaliate if I support a wrong one? That sounds insane. No wonder people like to contribute to PACs. With requirements like that, it's plain crazy not to use an intermediary. > Most states have voter rolls which are covered by open record laws Voter rolls just says the person has right to vote, not who he or she is voting for, right? > I'm not sure why this law strikes you as so crazy. Complete lack of privacy in the matter which is proven to expose people to harassment, retaliation, threats and violence. > Most individuals aren't making independent political ad buys. Probably because it's much safer to do it through an intermediary, I assume.

Taniwha 8y ago

Here in New Zealand you have to actually put your name on the ad - "this ad authorized by -----" - even party ads have to have the name of some local party functionary on them I think that if you have a political opinion that's so unpopular you're embarrassed to put your name on it there's probably something wrong with it. Mind you here in NZ we don't let our wackos have guns.