Ag-gag bills are taking center stage and in Tennessee this is no
different. The Tennessee ag-gag bill would "require a person who
intentionally records by photograph, digital image, video or similar
medium for the purpose of documenting the offense of cruelty to
animals committed against livestock, within 48 hours, or by the
close of business the next business day, whichever is later, to:
"(1) Report such violation to a law enforcement agency with
jurisdiction over the alleged offense; and
"(2) Submit any
unedited photographs, digital images or video recordings to law
enforcement authorities."
However, if this ag-gag bill
passes The Knoxville News Sentinel believes this bill is a violation
of the First Amendment and that therefore they will not obey it,
suggesting also everyone do the same.
Please visit Ag Gag bill sneers at First Amendment:
http://blogs.knoxnews.com/editor/2013/04/ag-gag-bill-fraught-with-probl.shtml
Ag-gag bills are a desperate attempt to maintain the
victimization of God’s animals under a dark veil, away from
consumers. However, thanks to the tireless and admirable efforts of
animal advocates around the world, the conditions animals endure in
factory farms and slaughterhouses are being exposed. More people
every day are realizing that hurting and killing animals for food
bring misery and devastation to humans at every level: physical,
spiritual, social, cultural and psychological.
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