On October 13 (over a month ago), I submitted a Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) request to the National Archives, with a courtesy copy
addressed to Kirill Lokshin, James Hare, and the Safe Space Committee
affiliated with Wikiconference USA 2015.
I had hoped for Wikimedia DC's help in this matter, because I think
it's very important in resolving the increasing tension that seems to
exist between the First Amendment right of unabridged free speech, vs.
the rising perception that there is a privilege not to ever have one's
feelings hurt by unabridged speech. I spoke today with the NARA
employee who is supervising the response to the FOIA request, and it
sounds like they are assembling quite a substantial amount of
information that will be delivered back to me, likely in the next two
weeks, I am told.
In stark contrast, I have not heard any response from the leaders of
Wikimedia DC, even though their code of ethics asserts that personnel
should:
* Serve with courtesy and responsiveness
* Demonstrate the highest standards of personal
integrity,truthfulness, honesty, and fortitude
* Conduct organizational and operational duties with open communication
It's possible that Lokshin and Hare have not received my request from
October 13, but I doubt that's the case. Time is running out for the
leadership of Wikimedia DC to proactively state their position on the
concerns addressed in the NARA FOIA request.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen