Kentucky State Representative, Tim Couch
In summary, murdok video department tried repeatedly to contact Representative Tim Couch for a video interview. When Mr. Couch returned our calls, he declined the interview saying he was overwhelmed with the feedback this bill has brought.
Mr.Couch says his name has been slashed all over the blogosphere for this bill. I tried to persuade him the interview would give him the opportunity to explain to the blogosphere his original intentions, but he still declined saying:“I only wanted to make a statement, and I did.”
Mr. Couch told me over the phone that he is being attacked on the Internet. He has received countless e-mails and phone calls not only at his office, but also at his home. His daughter received a call that contained severe “foul language.”
He said, “I am not a Communist,” like he thinks the blogosphere is making him out to be.
On the Pol Watchers, John Cheves gives the explanation that Mr. Couch was trying to protect the children in his district.
"Some nasty things have been said about high school kids in my district, usually by other kids. The adults get in on it, too."
Drew Curtis of the famous wrote, “Kentucky lawmaker wants to
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