Neiwert: Still Clueless After All These Years
I know that Hartgen knows all about Dear Abby, because he published it for years at the Twin Falls Times-News, where he was my boss for a year (1984-85). I fled as soon as it was reasonably possible because it became clear in short order that he was a clueless, rather pointy-haired boss. Nowadays he's an equally clueless Idaho legislator. Here's a reality check for Steve: A lot of people use pseudonyms because they face employment or other personal repercussions for making their real opinions public, particularly if they criticize the powerful. (I know you know all about that, too, Steve.) Taking away that cover will remove valuable voices and important perspectives from the public dialogue. Of course, I suspect that's what people like you have in mind anyway, since those dirty bloggers are treading all over the media's nice carpet. What you're attempting is a form of censorship that clearly tramples all over free speech. Nice trick for a former newspaper guy, eh?/David Neiwert's Blog. More here. (Hat Tip: Unequivocal Notion)
Question: Who do you think is the most clueless lawmaker in the Idaho legislator?
