H&R Block issues coupons to some couples

shane_curcuru@drupal.org — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:22 -0400

You don't see that everyday! Tax filers who are in civil unions (or domestic or same-sex partnerships) were prevented from using TaxCut software, and had to go in person to an H&R Block office to get taxes filed. The ACLU complained, and the big green tax folks listened.

Taking pictures on the T

adamg — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:05:18 -0400

The ACLU threatens to sue the T over its photography policy - which basically says you can't - unless you've gotten a permit.

About time somebody stood up to the T bullies, who are more concerned about potentially embarassing photos exemplifying bad service than stopping potential terrorists, BadTransit writes:

... The T, or anyone else, has no right to confiscate your photographic equipment, film, memory card, etc., without a legal process. It's amazing that people aren't certain about this. ...

Bah, retorts Hub Politics, wondering when people will recognize the ACLU for the traitors they are:

... This threat by the ACLU is absolutely ridiculous, and is yet another example of how twisted the ACLU is. They want wiretapping of terrorists to stop, arguing it is a violation of privacy rights, and now, they are taking a position that arguably puts privacy (and security) at risk. Seems to me that the only constant objective they have is to undermine our security. ...