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Sent this to the general counsel’s office of the University of Tennessee board.  Lesson?  Do not lie to me.

TO:

cmizell@tennessee.edu,

tdoolan@tennessee.edu,

pfoley@tennessee.edu,

mike.fitzgerald@tennessee.edu,

lhertz@tennessee.edu,

awoody@tennessee.edu,

jwalker1@tennessee.edu,

ryanstinnett@tennessee.edu

RE:  Glenn Reynolds political activity

I am writing to bring your attention to partisan political activity by a member of UT faculty, Glenn Reynolds, which is potentially in violation of IRS rules governing political activity from a non-profit institution, and any state rules governing same.

http://bloggerinterrupted.com/2008/08/glenn-reynolds-is-a-liar

http://bloggerinterrupted.com/2008/08/glenn-reynolds-lies-to-me-again-and-again-and-again

I would like to draw your attention to a similar matter which has resulted in a police investigation of political activity from police department property in Milton, Vermont.

http://bloggerinterrupted.com/tag/sharon-roy

I have spoken with Dean Blaze at the Law School, and have learned that Mr. Reynolds political activity is not monitored for compliance.  I will also note that in none of Mr. Reynolds communication with me on this matter has he denied using UT resources for his political activity. 

As a federal taxpayer, I would like to know with certainty that my tax dollars are not subsidizing Mr. Reynolds’ political activity. 

Thank you.