Gun rights advocates can publish lawmakers' addresses, judge

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Gun rights advocates can publish lawmakers' addresses, judge

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Gun rights advocates can publish lawmakers' addresses, judge rules
I recall a similar battle being fought in Ohio, with publications like the Plain Dealer, publishing gun owners information in the paper.

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Gun owners' rights advocates are free to publish the home addresses and telephone numbers of California state lawmakers who voted for firearms restrictions, a federal judge decided Monday.

It is the second time in a week that judges decided that California lawmakers went too far in protecting the private information of public figures.
The bloggers were protesting a law that requires the state to collect the personal information of those who buy firearms and ammunition in California. When viewed in that context, the judge decided, "the legislators' personal information becomes a matter of public concern."
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I sincerely hope the publishing of the addresses is never used for a nefarious purpose.

I can't remember who it was, but during some protests, the crowd ended up at this person's house, on his lawn and only his 14 or so year old son was home, and was freaked out. I think it was SEIU protestors but I don't remember who they were protesting.

That is not right.

If it can be published for gun groups, then others can get access, too. This worries me.
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