FBI Demands Wikipedia Pull Down Seal

American Voices

August 5, 2010 | ISSUE 46•31

The FBI sent Wikipedia a letter telling the user-edited encyclopedia to remove an image of the bureau’s seal. What do you think?

Really? Oh, man, I wish I'd learned what the FBI seal looked like while I still had the chance."

Tom Waynesboro
Electrical Project manager
If people want to see the seal, they should buy an authorized copy from a licensed vendor.

Art Chandler
Bellboy
Too late. The terrorists probably know that the FBI exists now. Thanks a lot, Wikipedia!"

Debbie Cho
Massage Therapist

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