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Post by clone on May 14, 2011 18:57:54 GMT -8
States Making It a Crime to Investigate Agribusiness Abuses Posted on Apr 28, 2011 Several states, including Minnesota, Iowa and Florida, are considering legislation that would make it a felony for activists and journalists to carry out undercover investigations of agribusiness operations, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Kansas and Montana already have similar laws in place. What does it all mean? Well, here’s a bit of perspective: One hundred years ago, Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,” a horrifying exposé of the meatpacking industry, led to the creation of America’s first food and drug regulations. Today, it would land the author in jail. Now that’s progress! www.opednews.com/populum/linkframe.php?linkid=130972
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Post by clone on Apr 26, 2012 14:59:15 GMT -8
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Post by HB 187 UT on Nov 14, 2012 16:15:08 GMT -8
Utah joined Iowa in becoming the second state to pass legislation that will criminalize undercover investigations of agricultural operations. HB 187 was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert. This type of legislation and bills are pending in Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Tennessee, Indiana Florida "Gag Ag" bill dies in both houses (Jan 2012) www.foodwhistleblower.org/blog/23-2012/277-florida-ag-gag-bill-dies-in-both-housesinvestigations, cruelty to animals, corporate corruption, working conditions, environmental violations, food safety, factory farmsProverbs 12:10 "The righteous one is concerned for his beast"
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Post by clone on May 2, 2013 8:11:22 GMT -8
Woman Who Filmed Slaughterhouse from Street is 1st to Face Prosecution Under "Ag-Gag" Laws | April 30, 2013 In Utah, a woman is facing charges under the state’s so-called "ag-gag" law for filming a slaughterhouse from a public street. Journalist Will Potter reports Amy Meyer is the first person in the country to face prosecution under the wave of state laws, which critics say are designed to muzzle proof of animal cruelty by criminalizing undercover filming at farms and slaughterhouses. Meyer said in a statement: "I am shocked and disappointed that I am being prosecuted ... simply for standing on public property and documenting horrific animal abuse while those who perpetrated these acts are free to continue maiming and killing animals." The slaughterhouse where Meyer filmed happens to be owned by Darrell Smith, the mayor of Draper City, where it is located. www.democracynow.org/2013/4/30/headlines/woman_who_filmed_slaughterhouse_from_street_is_1st_to_face_prosecution_under_ag_gag_laws
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Post by alec on Jul 11, 2013 20:44:45 GMT -8
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