Originally Posted by
ToiletDuck
If someone was willing to be charged with identity theft then by all means they could. As far as a subpoena goes what for? It's not illegal it's free speech. How many news stories do you read where the person's name "can't be given due to the sensitive nature of the topic" or "because the source close to the government is not suppose to be speaking of it"? That's VERY far fetched.
Common misconception..."Freedom of Speech" is a very specific constitutional right and applies ONLY to the government in the context that the GOVERNMENT may not infringe upon your freedom of speech.
Freedom of speech in no way applies to anyone or anything else...you have NO freedom of speech with regards to non-government employers, people, or organizations.
If you say ANYTHING that your employer does not like, they can fire you unless it is specifically protected by law (ex. whistleblowing activities). Try complaining online about your airline's internal operations or safety practices using your real name...see how long you stay employed. Even the union won't save you from that.
If you say/print ANYTHING derogatory about any person or organization you may be sued for slander/libel. Exceptions would be for simply stating a true fact...which you can PROVE to be true in court.
Certain regional airlines are legendary for suing anyone (employees, ex-employees, bloggers, etc) who badmouth them. They don't have to win, they just have to cause you to blow $25K in legal bills...then the word gets out fast.