Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 09:52:33 -1000
From: lambda@aloha.net (Martin Rice)
Subject: TM 410:  McVEIGH WINS THIS ROUND

Aloha kakahiaka kakou.

The following is from John Aravosis:


In a landmark decision released today, federal judge Stanley Sporkin ruled
in favor of cyber sailor Timothy R. McVeigh.  Judge Sporkin granted
McVeigh's motion for a preliminary junction, thus sending McVeigh back for
active duty in the Navy until the entire lawsuit is resolved -- a process
which could take years.

I am reviewing the case -- 17 pages worth -- and will be putting out a
release shortly.  

Bottom line:

"When the Navy affirmatively took steps to confirm the identity of the
email respondent, it violated the very essence of "Don't Ask Don't Puruse"
by launching a search and destroy mission."
-- Judge Sporkin, ruling in the McVeigh case.


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John Aravosis
Wired Strategies - Online Advocacy Consulting
Washington, DC
202/328-5707 tel.
202/328-5708 fax

http://www.wiredstrategies.com
mailto:john@wiredstrategies.com

 
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