[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Damn Yankees

[Iggy McSnurd]

> Hey, I have a question about this poor guy who interfered with the
> Cubs player during the series.  I understand that some media outlets
> published his name, address, place of employment and phone number.
>
> Can they *do* that?  Can he sue them for invasion of privacy?  Don't
> journalists have some kind of code of honor or something?
>
> Darn.  Where's Darrin when ya need him!  ;-)
>
> Cindy -- who doesn't see what the big deal is, because it's not like
> the guy ran around naked on the field during a Cubs bases loaded home
> run or something *important*


So long as his place of employment isn't a "security clearance" or other
restricted type of job, and his phone number isn't unlisted, I don't think
he can sue them... since all the information is a matter of accessible
public record.

It's just like the fact that businesses can post copies of bad checks (with
the account numbers blacked out or otherwise concealed) and/or the names of
people who tried to pass them where anyone can see them.  (Personally, I
have more respect for businesses that simply keep a list of bad-check
writers behind the counter, and only show the names of those who are real
problem people.  It shows some understanding for those who bounced a check
completely by accident.)


Iggy McSnurd

ps: What DID the guy do?  I don't follow baseball.  (At the risk of
offending some, I personally get bored easily by it...  That's why I like
football, and can tolerate basketball if I need to... More action.)