Patch TOS policy is currently allowing an individual to comment, using the true and correct legal name of another unsuspecting individual, in order to comment while at the same time claiming the right to not publish their own true and correct legal name citing their privacy Patch's Nicholas Loffredo Regional Editor, Northern New Jersey gives tacit approval for this.

What am I missing?

It is my view that using the name of some one else in lieu of their own name in order to protect their own privacy, is a highly unethical thing for Patch to facilitate.
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And someday, perhaps we will have a helmet law! I'm glad your brother had one on.

Marcia - I am so glad the story I wrote circulated...I hope it makes a difference, thank you, Risa

Welcome and good luck!

Marcia, welcome aboard. Good luck. John