Ideally I'd like to get both sides of the story. But I'd at least like to know what the story is.
- Gregory
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On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:54 AM, ResearchBiz ResearchBiz@gmail.com wrote:
Are you seeking a response from me, or from the Wikimedia DC principals?
Gregory Kohs
P.S. I like your name.
On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Gregory Koch gregorykoch11@gmail.com wrote: What exactly happened? I must have missed it
- Gregory
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On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:34 AM, ResearchBiz ResearchBiz@gmail.com wrote:
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
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