“Reason” is lying or badly misinformed. The problem here is with two different Washington State statutes that conflict with each other. One says that the videos need to be released. Another says that they can’t be released. The city’s complaint is for a declaratory judgment. They want the court to sort out the mess and declare that the privacy statute controls.
The court could just as easy rule the other way. Seeking declaratory relief in this manner is quite common.
The spin that “Reason” (Think Paultards, Libertines, Tin Foil Hatters) is putting on the story is nothing short of ridiculous. They are hoping that stupid people will buy the spin.
“The spin that “Reason” (Think Paultards, Libertines, Tin Foil Hatters) is putting on the story is nothing short of ridiculous. They are hoping that stupid people will buy the spin.”
Yeah I know some prefer jackboots, more laws, more rules, and more government, but I still prefer freedom and liberty over all of the above.
The problem is that the State is selecting to enforce the law that currently is in the best interest of *the State and its agents*, and *ignore* the other law.
That doesn’t bode well for constitutional liberties.