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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Interview transcript / investigative report / legal narrative
File Size:
1.25 MB
Summary
This document page appears to be an excerpt from a narrative or interview (possibly a book or article included in evidence) labeled with a House Oversight footer. It details an interview with Patti Thomas, representing an entity called 'Connection' (likely a publication related to 'alternative lifestyles' or swinging). The text outlines a legal battle starting in 1995 regarding First Amendment rights and the constitutionality of a specific law affecting the swinger community, mentioning appeals and potential escalation to the Supreme Court.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Patti Thomas | Interviewee / Spokesperson |
Speaking on behalf of 'Connection' regarding a lawsuit and the rights of the swinger community.
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| Unidentified Narrator | Interviewer |
Conducting an interview with Patti Thomas.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Connection |
Company/Publication that filed a suit challenging the constitutionality of a specific law.
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| Court of Appeals |
Judicial body mentioned regarding the appeal of their case.
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| Supreme Court |
Judicial body mentioned as a potential destination for the lawsuit.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015211'.
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Timeline (3 events)
1995
Connection filed a suit challenging the constitutionality of a law and seeking a permanent injunction.
US Courts
1997 (approximate)
Attorneys filed an appeal and a motion for a temporary injunction, which was granted.
US Courts
Relationships (1)
Speaks on behalf of the company ('our company', 'our lawsuit').
Key Quotes (4)
"fucking sick and tired of do-gooders trying to tell me how I should live my life!"Source
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Quote #1
"The justice system in this country just makes no sense to me whatsoever"Source
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"Our suit was filed not only for the benefit of our company but because we felt that this outrageous law was totally infringing on the civil rights and freedoms of people involved in alternative lifestyles."Source
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"Obviously, the average person involved in swinging would have no way of combating this law on their own."Source
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Full Extracted Text
Complete text extracted from the document (1,278 characters)
fucking sick and tired of do-gooders trying to tell me how I should live my life!”
In 1995, Connection filed a suit challenging the constitutionality of the law and seeking a permanent injunction. In 1997, the motion was denied. Attorneys filed an appeal and a motion for a temporary injunction relieving Connection from complying with the act during that appeal. The motion was granted.
“The justice system in this country just makes no sense to me whatsoever,” Patti Thomas tells me. “As far as I know, once we do present our case to the Court of Appeals, if our decision isn’ t favorable, we will make every attempt to go to the Supreme Court. Our attorneys are the best First Amendment attorneys anywhere. Our lawsuit has been very costly, as you can imagine, but our company believes very strongly in fighting for our constitutional rights. Our suit was filed not only for the benefit of our company but because we felt that this outrageous law was totally infringing on the civil rights and freedoms of people involved in alternative lifestyles. Obviously, the average person involved in swinging would have no way of combating this law on their own.”
I ask her whether attempts at repression have resulted in politicizing the swinger community.
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