LiberTea Rally For Ron Paul Excludes Gerhart?

Today's scheduled "LiberTea Rally For Ron Paul" apparently does not include controverial Sooner Tea Party leader Al Gerhart, but it does include a representative of the Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee.

Gerhart, known for his intemperate outbursts, attacks on others and extreme positions, recently criticized OCPAC leader Charlie Meadows, indicating a rift in the ranks of the ultra-conservative movement.

The list of speakers for this afternoon's event does not include Gerhart.

The keynote speaker is Adam Kokesh, a veteran of the Iraq War. Other speakers include Rep. Charles Key (R-Oklahoma City), former Senator Randy Brogdon, OCPAC Vice President Richard Engle, and Young Americans for Liberty UCO Chapter Vice President Kyle Platt.

Attempts to reach rally planner Lukus Collins for comment on Gerhart's exclusion were unsuccessful.

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Paul Backers Plan 'LiberTea' Rally Saturday

From The Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee ENews ~ Supporters of Presidential candidate Ron Paul are hosting a LIBERTEA Rally this Saturday, December 17th on the South steps of the State Capitol.

The event begins at 1:00 p.m. with the featured speaker being Iraq war veteran, Adam Kokesh. Also speaking will be Randy Brogdon, State Representative Charles Key and Richard Engle.

As far as I know this is the only organized presidential campaign in the state. For more information log on to www.RonPaulOK.com. I would suggest dressing warm, you may want to watch the weather and bring an umbrella or rain gear as well as a folding chair. ~ Charlie Meadows

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Records Commission Chairman Says County Clerk's SSN Disclosure Is A 'Clear Violation' Of Privacy Act

The chairman of the Oklahoma Archives and Records Commission, Richard Engle, said today the disclosure of Social Security numbers on Oklahoma County Clerk Carolynn Caudill's website is a "clear violation" of the Privacy Act.

Engle, contacted by The McCarville Report Online and asked about the controversy, said, "There's no doubt it is a violation of the Privacy Act. There is no doubt that the county clerk had access to that information. She knows what is appropriate."

Engle said the Archives and Records Commission sets rules but has no authority to take any action.

He explained that the U. S. Privacy Act and state laws prohibit such disclosure but the Archives and Records Commission's only duty is to set rules governing how documents are treated.

He said the posting of Social Security numbers by any governmental subdivision is "a violation of the public trust."

He said the "next step is for the district attorney, attorney general" to consider what action is appropriate.

He said the public disclosure of the numbers creates "an opportunity for a class action lawsuit that obviously would be quite expensive for the county."

Earlier this week, The McCarville Report Online entered the clerk's website and was able to view the Social Security numbers of dozens of prominent residents of Oklahoma County. It appears that tens of thousands of the numbers can be viewed.

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