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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:19 am
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Trollkiller
 
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Originally Posted by videomaker
I have no doubt these guys were intimidating and probably threatening.

But let's remember--of the two bloggers who received the administrative subpoenas, only one rolled over. Chris Elliott did not and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press came to his aid and asked for a federal court hearing. At that point TSA, suddenly forced to play by the rules rather than rely on intimidation, decided to back off.

Kudos to RCFP for taking a righteous stand.
We have to remember Chris had a head's up that Fish did not. It is easier to think if you know something is coming your way instead of being caught flat footed.
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