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AG Rob McKenna Says Supreme Court May Take R-71 Case Today
The United States Supreme Court is scheduled to decide today if they will hear our case regarding the names of those who signed R-71.
Those seeking to release the names say it is about "open government".
We say it is about the effect of threats and harassment on free speech.
State Attorney General Rob McKenna, who along with Secretary of State Sam Reed, seeks to release the names, is quoted by the Seattle PI as saying he believes the high court could make R-71 one of the few appeals they'll consider this year.
Here's why he believes that.
McKenna says, "The reason that the Supreme Court might take it is that they have a penchant for First Amendment cases, especially when they involve novel questions, so they might take it, we'll see."
Our lawyer, James Bopp, Jr., says people have a right to participate in the political system without the government compelling them to identify themselves.
This case has been followed closely by legal scholars since it was filed. If heard, the outcome would have national implication.
Also, today, State Representative Mike Armstrong's HB 2612, that would exempt signature petitions for referenda and initiatives from public inspection and copying, will hold a hearing.
The hearing is at 1:30 PM, in room D in the O'Brien building on the Capitol campus in Olympia.
Be vigilant. Be discerning. Be active. Be prayerful.
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Gary Randall
President
Faith & Freedom
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2 Comments:
I don't think this issue includes financial reporting. It involves referenda and iniatives and peoples right to participate in the political process with out fear of harassment from the other side. Most people of faith do not harvest names from these sources and harass them. However, gays rights activists have been very active in these activities in California, following Prop. 8, a number of other states and here in Washington state.
I am so glad this issue is going forward! Thinking of the sweet elderly who signed my petitions, I would be horified if they were contacted and horrassed by the 'other side' on this issue! Yes, it's a matter of our basic freedom. The freedom of expression, to agree that we disagree, and yet have the opportunity to exercise our right to sign petitions, no matter that the issue is. To me this is simple. Maintain the freedoms that have been established via our forfathers!
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