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Author: James Gamble
Started: December 21, 2004, 10:23:53 pm
Target: Yahoo
Category: Civil & Human Rights
Supporters:

109
Goal:

50
Goal Progress:

100% Complete
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Goal Met!
On November 13th, 2004 Lance Cprl. Justin M. Ellsworth, 20, was killed while on foot patrol in Iraq. His family, now in mourning, is asking that Internet media company Yahoo! Provide them with access to Justin’s email account. In the words of Justin’s father John Ellsworth “I want to be able to remember him in his words. I know he thought he was doing what he needed to do. I want to have that for the future.”

Yahoo! Quoting its privacy policy refuses to give the family access to the email account even under these circumstances. If the account isn’t logged into for 90 days, all emails will be deleted and the account deactivated.

We the undersigned petition Yahoo! to give access to Justin’s email account to his family so they can have something of Justin’s last days for safe keeping. It just isn’t right that the family can’t have access to their son’s email account. This young man served our country and died defending it. Yahoo, every now and then you need to learn to bend a little.




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Wendy Fullam said 01/11/05, 6:39 pm (verified)
This is terrible that yahoo is even considering denying his parents access. In the future, yahoo can instill a "next of kin" for rights, if they want, but without one, thsi is hurtful and mean. have some heart!
#109

cindy said 01/06/05, 2:30 am (verified)
let the family have access to his e-mails after all it is their son and this may be the only thing they have of his.so have a heart.
#108

Sally said 01/06/05, 1:20 am (verified)
Have a little heart. Think about what their going to, and grant their wishes. I only think its fair!!
#107

scott said 01/06/05, 1:15 am (verified)
I support this petition.
#106

Penny said 01/05/05, 2:15 pm (verified)
Let the family read the e-mails! It's not right to deny the family request! Support the family! God Bless!
#105

Kathie said 01/04/05, 10:30 pm (verified)
Putyouselves in this families shoes! Have a Heart!!
#104

Richard Miller said 01/04/05, 8:27 pm (verified)
Do the right thing and let the family have his e-mails.
#103

wendy said 01/04/05, 3:27 pm (verified)
Let them aleast have his words to help them to heal as much as possible
#102

Sharon B. said 01/04/05, 1:53 am (verified)
I Petition Yahoo to allow Justin's family to have access to their son's e-mail. I respect and understand Yahoo's policy regarding privacy, but in this case they should make an exception and allow access. Thank you
#101

Peter said 01/03/05, 5:52 am (verified)
Please allow the family to access their sons e-mails. Show some compassion.
#100

Eri said 01/03/05, 3:19 am (verified)
Yahoo you should let them have the password their his parents not like its his frineds. Who can it hurt????? PLease give it too him, he died while helping the usa soo at least u could do one favor for the family and give them the password.
#99

Celeste D said 01/03/05, 3:15 am (verified)
yahoo, do the right thing.Let the soldiers family have their wish. Would it really hurt your company?
#98

Mark Jezewski said 01/01/05, 1:11 am (verified)
Please give the family the opportunity to view their son's last thoughts. It would mean alot to them and everyone else. Do your patriotic duty and support our troops.
#97

Ellen Jamieson said 12/31/04, 10:30 pm (verified)
Yahoo, have a little compassion.
#96

Jack Marshall said 12/31/04, 3:17 pm (verified)
Give them access
#95

Denise Denehy said 12/31/04, 2:23 pm (verified)
All personal property should go to his next of kin. Have compassion.
#94

John P. said 12/31/04, 7:13 am (verified)
Hey Yahoo, do the right thing. The country is watching you!!!
#93

Bob P. said 12/30/04, 10:39 pm (verified)
There's always an exception to the rule!! Sometimes being a little understanding goes a long way. Understand their plight. Let them have the access!
#92

Dan S. said 12/30/04, 9:17 pm (verified)
It is commendable that you are standing by your policy Yahoo, But your policy is WRONG! Do the right thing and give the family access to the account! Also, you may want to review your policie!
#91

COURTNEY said 12/30/04, 8:47 pm (verified)
I support this petition.
#90