Re: Bill to BAN video of farming operations in MN

[Guest guest]

Here's one I just found about a similar bill in Iowa and who's behind it (give

you three guesses...) (okay, it's Monsanto)

http://healthfreedoms.org/2011/04/11/monsanto-cash-helped-fund-bill-to-stifle-wh\

istleblowers-in-iowa/

[Guest guest]

Both my reps are voting against this. It's way worth it to contact them.

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From: cowartbeth <cowartbeth@...>

Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 6:08:35 PM

Subject: Bill to BAN video of farming operations in MN

Bill would ban video of MN farming operations | StarTribune.com

Sounds like a flurry of letters and calls is needed to stop this.

Apr 8, 2011 ... Bill would ban video of farming operations ... an attempt to

clamp down on whistle-blowers; sponsors say it's an effort to stop harassment.

....

www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/119516799.html

" It would become illegal in Minnesota to produce or distribute information about

animal mistreatment or agricultural pollution under a bill introduced this week

at the Legislature.

Animal rights advocates say the bill -- which resembles measures being pushed by

legislators in other states, including Iowa -- amounts to an unconstitutional

infringement on free speech that would have a chilling effect on whistle-blowers

trying to bring attention to cases of animal cruelty. "

[Guest guest]

Both my reps are voting against this. It's way worth it to contact them.

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From: cowartbeth <cowartbeth@...>

Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 6:08:35 PM

Subject: Bill to BAN video of farming operations in MN

Bill would ban video of MN farming operations | StarTribune.com

Sounds like a flurry of letters and calls is needed to stop this.

Apr 8, 2011 ... Bill would ban video of farming operations ... an attempt to

clamp down on whistle-blowers; sponsors say it's an effort to stop harassment.

....

www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/119516799.html

" It would become illegal in Minnesota to produce or distribute information about

animal mistreatment or agricultural pollution under a bill introduced this week

at the Legislature.

Animal rights advocates say the bill -- which resembles measures being pushed by

legislators in other states, including Iowa -- amounts to an unconstitutional

infringement on free speech that would have a chilling effect on whistle-blowers

trying to bring attention to cases of animal cruelty. "

[Guest guest]

Monsanto's at it again. Michele, that's good to hear. We could all take a minute

to call our reps to make sure they're against it, too. Also, here's something

from Fresh the Movie with an online petition (although contacting your local

reps about the MN bill is most important):

" Have you heard Big Agriculture's latest move? They want to keep you in the

dark. Remember those undercover photos and videos of animal abuse and

environmental damage at factory farms? Under a proposed Iowa law, broadcasting

(and even possessing) these images would be a crime.

Last month, Florida's state legislature passed a bill that attacks farm

photographers and limits their activities. Now, it's Iowa's turn. Iowa Bill H.F.

589 has already been passed by the Iowa House, and is now up for debate in the

Senate. Let's stop this trend before it can spread to other states.

Protect your rights to free speech and information. Voice your opposition to

Sen. Rielly, floor manager for H.F. 589 - click to sign our petition now.

Guess who's sponsoring this? That's right, Monsanto has been lobbying heavily

for this bill behind the scenes. They're trying to draw an iron curtain around

their operations and scare away potential whistle-blowers with legal threats.

Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Tell the Iowa Senate that they cannot hide

unsavory farming practices from vigilant eyes.

We're here to keep watch on our food, our communities and our environment.

Knowledge is power,

Ana & Crystal

The FRESH Team "

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[Guest guest]

Here's their petition:

http://action.freshthemovie.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6403

It's for Iowa, so it's good they'll know their neighbors are watching. Maybe

they'll do a petition for MN.

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[Guest guest]

Here's their petition:

http://action.freshthemovie.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6403

It's for Iowa, so it's good they'll know their neighbors are watching. Maybe

they'll do a petition for MN.

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