SPITE: Two Ohio newspapers violate privacy of county CHL-holders

Newspapers have been doing that occasionally across the United States. Different states have different laws preventing such violations of privacy.

Those who have had their names printed need to file suit against the papers. The newspapers are not protected by the 1st Amendment by printing personal information on citizens.

Fortunately, they all have a handy list of fellow plaintiffs.

In a way, that is convenient to know everyone who has had their Rights

Yes, it is public record but there are some things that are labled public record that maybe should not be. I just bought a house and the paper published the price I payed for it and it can be found on the internet. I don't think it is anybodys business what I actually payed for it, but by being on the public record anyone can look it up. While researching the house I was looking at it surprised me that the woman was devoiced and it listed all the terms of the devoice. People would be surprised what is public record. Maybe it is time for some of the public record laws to be

It's not quite the same. All land and property sales are public records because they are taxed. People need to know how much they are being taxed in relation to neighbors.

Some newspapers have stopped publishing birth announcements because it violated the privacy of the new mother. These people are private citizens, with no celebrity, fame, or political involvement. They can't have such personal information released such as organizations they belong or Personal financial information, as examples. There are many laws which restrict what newspapers can print.

Those few people who see no problem with publishing private information on CCW holders are most likely anti Gun people relishing in the harm the newspapers are doing to the Rights guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.

Back in 1978, I was serving in the N.H. General Court (House of Representatives), and the Concord (NH) MONITOR (then, as now, a far-left rag) decided to print a list of all the pistol permit holders in the city- complete with home addresses and phone numbers. To my mind, this was something VERY stupid- basically a shopping list for criminals looking for guns. Running the NAMES may be in questionable taste, but running the ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS went far beyond the pale. But they again, what can one expect from a newspaper that makes the NY Times look like Human Events?

'There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americans'

Theodore Roosevelt

Anyone can purchase the list of CCW holders for a minimal fee. The newspaper purchasing it then reprinting it is costing the courthouse many dollars because someone could just purchase a $0.25 newspaper instead of the $5-15? for the list. I'm very surprised the courthouse isn't stepping in to stop this. Personally, I got my CCW to carry a weapon without anyone knowing I have one. It should be exactly that, Concealed, as so should be the list of fellow CCW holders. If I didn't care if anyone knew I had it, I'd have moved to Kentucky where you can open carry with out even a permit.

information is a matter of public record. No privacy is violated

Get a life Rusty, you're either gay, a democrat or baptist.

Actually I started thinking about this and came up with the idea to get the reporters name and address. Then place an ad in the paper about how the reporter is against guns and wouldn't have one. I'm sure criminals would love to know of a house where they would be safe from being shot.

In any group, there is always someone like him, causing problems for

Great idea! Criminals need to be informed too!