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Des Moines paper publishes over 5,000 names of gun permit holders
OnTheFly:
Because I can't keep my mouth shut...
--- Quote from: Letter to the Sheriff ---Sheriff McCarthy,
I think I speak for most Concealed Handgun Permit holders across the nation when I express my extreme distress over your decision to release the names of permit holders in Polk county. This act, regardless of the legality, is an egregious assault on the rights of these law abiding citizens. Regardless of your views on the new Iowa laws regarding issuing CHPs, you have just allowed criminals to research their intended victims.
You have no idea what reasons these individuals may have for obtaining a permit. It could be a woman who is in fear for her life from an aggressive stalker. Such potential victims know that the law enforcement community is already stretched too thin, and since you can't always carry a Law Enforcement Officer with you, a gun can be a good alternative. Because of your release of this information, such a concerned woman's potential attacker now has the upper hand and can plan their aggression accordingly.
A similar battle is going on in Illinois, where the Attorney General is trying to force the state police to release the names and other personal information of those who have registered guns. Thankfully, the state police have shown a backbone in resisting such an unreasonable and potentially dangerous release of information. Considering that your position is an elected one, it may be wise for you to consider the damaging effects of your actions and refrain from releasing any such names in the future.
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--- Quote from: Letter to the Cityview Editor ---Cityview Editor,
I think I speak for most Concealed Handgun Permit holders across the nation when I express my extreme distress over your decision to release the names of permit holders in Polk county. This act, regardless of the legality, is an egregious assault on the rights of these law abiding citizens. Regardless of your views on the new Iowa laws regarding issuing CHPs, you have just allowed criminals to research their intended victims.
You have no idea what reasons these individuals may have for obtaining a permit. It could be a woman who is in fear for her life from an aggressive stalker. Such potential victims know that the law enforcement community is already stretched too thin, and since you can't always carry a Law Enforcement Officer with you, a gun can be a good alternative. Because of your release of this information, such a concerned woman's potential attacker now has the upper hand and can plan their aggression accordingly.
A similar battle is going on in Illinois, where the Attorney General is trying to force the state police to release the names and other personal information of those who have registered guns. Thankfully, the state police have shown a backbone in resisting such an unreasonable and potentially dangerous release of information.
Is there any legitimate explanation for why the Cityview felt it necessary to release these names which could outweigh the potential harm this invasion of privacy could cause?
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I know...I know. It won't do any good, but I feel better getting it off my chest.
Fly
omaharj:
I wouldn't assume this was legal.... it may not be. If it isn't,perhaps 1 percent of those people will sue both the Sheriff and Jared. Then, in anticipation of victory, put liens on their homes. 50 lawsuits and 50 liens would be a painful predicament. At about the time they realize this was a bad move,Polk county may want to refuse to back the sheriff and he'll have a legal and financial nightmare. I'm sure Jared will have a hard time with advertisers when word gets out (I hope).
EDIT..... Rereading my post I realized I was being spiteful,which I believe is the reason the Sheriff publicised the list. I was tempted to erase my post but will leave it and just be embarrassed.
OnTheFly:
One thing I found humorous...when I opened the Cityview website, there is an advertisement at the top for CHP classes. Probably won't get too many takers considering the actions of the paper. Talk about hypocrites.
Fly
altheman2:
I noticed that also...the article doesnt sound anti-gun and its good to see that many people are applying for a permit (Going to feel good going to Iowa with the ability to carry). I am curious to see how many of the 5200 people on that list are going to make a call to Jared Curtis. I would think it would hurt Equip to Conceal to be advertising on cityviews website. Hope their stupidity hurts!
DaveB:
It would be real easy to get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all of the people at that rag and post them. That way the criminals will know that they don't have permits to carry guns. Like editor and publisher Shane Goodman who lives in Ames.
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