Tuesday, November 22, 2005

MDE under attack?

It would appear that Minnesota Democrats Exposed, an anonymous blogger whose identity is largely unknown by those on the left and right side of the aisle alike, is attacked via lawsuit, apparently in an attempt to have his host server out his/her name. The controversy apparently centers around a photo originally posted on IMP that was removed upon request of MDE's web host via Inside Minnesota. Despite MDE's timely removal of the photo in question, IMP has proceeded with a lawsuit. Mayor Doug has sounded a clarion call for other Minnesota bloggers to come to MDE's side, in supporting MDE with a legal defense fund. The folks at KAR have also come to MDE's defense, as has Kevin Ecker

I am not a legal scholar by any stretch of the imagination, but it is clear to me that the agenda of Inside Minnesota Politics is unmistakable: that is to stifle debate through jack-booted tactics vs. the natural engagement of debate in the arena of ideas that is the blogosphere.

If you are an attorney familiar with copyright law, please contact MDE.

(Filed under Moonbat Adventures)