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The Washington Snitch List – Inslee’s Informant Herd

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3 years 8 months ago #83 by Court
Well, I was referring to what you said last week, where you didn't appear to like the court of public opinion if it didn't favor you.

But yes, customer-driven market forces are what needs to happen here, and as long as the playing field is level, I don't think anyone really has a problem with that.

Unfortunately, small rural communities such as ours will likely not be able to support two otherwise identical shops catering to different types of customers, so it might be that one group or the other finds itself without a local option and has to buy elsewhere.

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3 years 8 months ago #82 by mmiller
Not sure I understand your question but I have nothing against anyone being hauled before the court. If one lives in and depends on a community but insists on giving the middle finger to that community, the court will pass judgment on that. For example the court should say that people should not patronize the gas station in town that wants its customers to come inside to pay and at the same time be exposed to a potentially lethal virus.

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3 years 8 months ago #81 by Court
mmiller: Oh? Let's see how that might sound from someone on the other side:

"If an [individual] doesn't give a rat's ass about me and my [safety/livelihood/life's work], or about allowing the community to function as close to normal as possible, they need to be hauled before the court of public opinion."

Wow, that seems it is exactly how this particular topic here can be viewed.

So why are you apparently against those listed in the article above being "hauled before the court of public opinion", as you put it? But fine with doing so to those you don't agree with?

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3 years 8 months ago #80 by mmiller
Stopped? I think they should be encouraged. I'm trying to participate in my community and still feel protected. If an institution or business doesn't give a rat's ass about me and my safety, or about allowing the community to function as close to normal as possible, they need to be hauled before the court of public opinion.

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3 years 8 months ago #79 by Court
mmiller: hmm, well in a sense, I agree with you. And further, I have a solution to the problem.

These lists are being created, encouraged, and promoted by the governor and his office. It needs to be stopped there, at the source.

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3 years 8 months ago #78 by mmiller
I agree with Bruce. When one publishes a list it's done with a purpose. That purpose is outing. Outing is a threat. Cache it any way you want, it's easy to see what the purpose is.

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