Many missing the real issue

Andrew Wright — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:01:22 -0400

Any discussion about which platforms are acceptable for MoC communications and which aren't shouldn't be the issue. As long as that's what's being discussed, speech loses. This shouldn't be a "franking" issue. I'm not sure what taxpayer resources are being used to sent a message on Twitter. MoCs should be trusted to use communications technology as they wish, and they assume the risks involved if they mess up. Citizens should be trusted to be able to distinguish ads from content. These regulations treat MoCs and citizens like children, with the Rules Committee as the overprotective parent. Not to mention that MoCs don't forfeit their first amendment rights when physically on Capitol grounds.

Twitter in a Teacup Part Deux: The Speaker Has Spoken

Dave Witzel — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:47:58 -0400

Twitter in a teacup is officially downgraded from a kerfuffle to a mere brouhaha. Still, there are lessons to learn about how to communicate with Congress and who owns the infrastructure we use.

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Many missing the real issue

Twitter in a Teacup Part Deux: The Speaker Has Spoken