I was thinking the same. What a cynical and self-serving argument, given that these people were acting anonymously. This back-handed ruling effectively puts an

I was thinking the same. What a cynical and self-serving argument, given that these people were acting anonymously. This back-handed ruling effectively puts an end to anonymity and the judge knows it. If it is determined that any of these people are U.S. citizens, then they should be able to sue for violation of their first amendment rights. Further, any information obtained via the subpoena should be inadmissible since it would have been obtained illegally. Better still, why do we accept a double standard for U.S. vs. non-U.S. citizens in cases like these, if we are supposed to be the beacon of justice and democracy for the world?