Texas police take on blog commenters

It appears that when certain citizens of Austin get behind their computers, they turn into monstrous villains.

(cnet) Everyone in Austin, Texas always seems unusually charming to me.

The people in Starbucks always have time for a chat. And the staff at the wildly gothic Mansion at Judges Hill (which, I am told, used to be a very fine rehab facility) can induce a smile by merely looking at you.

However, it appears that when certain citizens of Austin get behind their computers, they turn into monstrous villains.

This, at least, appears to be the view of Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the chief is considering pursuing commenters on blogs who have either impersonated him or his officers or maligned them beyond the boundaries of legal tolerance.

Austin. A place of unusual civility. Allegedly.

Options under discussion appear to be not only libel suits, but also criminal charges if the police believe these are warranted. ...Go to source