I have a few ideas and I know some good editors who I'm hopeful will show some spine and step up to the plate. There is a substantial public interest in publishing... But the fact we are dealing with one of the world's largest defense firms doesn't help -- especially not in the States. It's been quite an eye-opener, let me tell you. The chilling effect is quite extraordinary and deeply concerning.
Anyway, fingers crossed I'll get something worked out.
> Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:53 -0500
> Subject: Re:
> From: barriticus@gmail.com
> To: ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com
>
> I guess I'm not really surprised. Although a very strong precedent has
> been established by virtue of the widespread publication of the
> materials emanating from the HBGary grab, to say nothing of everything
> Wikileaks has done with its partner publications, few outlets are
> willing to take risks on these things. I'm sorry that you're having
> difficulty with this, but hopefully you'll have better luck elsewhere.
> In such a case as I can of any further help, let me know.
>
> On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Ryan Gallagher
> <ryan.gallagher@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Barrett,
> >
> > Apologies for the lengthy delay with this Raytheon piece. The thing was
> > written weeks ago but has been hindered by all kinds of editorial wrangling
> > and now legal issues. I didn't realize the severity of the copyright
> > implications and I've been held up significantly by the fact that Raytheon
> > does not want these videos in the public domain.
> >
> > I've concluded tonight that a fairly drastic solution is required: I'm going
> > to have to move the story from the States to a publisher in the UK. Tomorrow
> > I'm going to send a few emails. I'll keep you updated.
> >
> > Again, sorry for the delay. I assure you I'm doing all I can.
> >
> > Hope all's well with you,
> >
> > Ryan
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Barrett Brown
> 940-735-9748