Editor's note: Your ProbateShark wishes the ACLU weenies to please note your highlighted response below to Kenneth Ditkowsky...and stop your whining about "Freedom of the Press". Concern yourselves with the mass murder of the elderly by a "Criminal Financial Cartel" operating under the aegis of the law. Lucius Verenus, Schoolmaster, ProbateSharks.com
ACLU lawsuit wants “Freedom of the Press” defined after Ferguson demonstrations
“The police are instructing protestors and the media to turn off their video cameras, to turn off their cell phones to stop recording. That is absolutely improper. We as the public and of course the media have a right to and must document encounters that occur.” said Executive Director ACLU Missouri Jeffrey Mittman.
The ACLU Missouri filed their second lawsuit in St. Louis County Civil Court. The first asks for the Michael Brown arrest be made public record. The second suit is asking a judge to offer a ruling that makes it media coverage clear.
“We hope will issue an order to make it clear to any police agency whatever you do, do not squelch first amendment, do not tell citizens or reporters that they can’t record what is occurring.” said Jeffrey Mittman.
“This small pool has widened greatly across an entire community and no one is really safe. The police are at odds with the very community they’re hired to protect and it’s unfortunate.” said St. Louis American Photographer Wiley Price.
St. Louis American photographer Wiley price has been a working journalist for 30 years. He’s covered everything from fires and homicides to protests, which is why he wears his media badge at all times.
“It’s not natural to run towards trouble. When you see people running from things, the photojournalists and the media are running towards it because there is a story there that needs to be covered. We put ourselves in danger, everyday.” said Wiley Price.
Dear Mr. Ditkowsky,
Thank you for contacting the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. We have reviewed your situation carefully and we regret to inform you that we will not be able to accept your case.
The ACLU office is a legal center that involves itself with broad impact, constitutional litigation. These are issues where the government has abused constitutional rights. Unfortunately, we regret that most cases of individual unfairness or injustice cannot be accepted.
We receive more than 20,000 requests annually for legal assistance. Our resources are limited and we can only act upon a small percentage of the requests.
The fact that we cannot help you, however, does not mean that your case has no merit. It may be that we are handling a similar case, that the case does not involve a novel issue pertaining to civil liberties, or that we do not have the resources to handle the case.
You should know that there is a limited time in which legal action may be pursued, sometimes referred to as a statute of limitations. You might be wise to ask an attorney for advice about preserving any rights you may have.
Please accept our regrets that we cannot help you with your situation.
Sincerely,
Intake Department
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