http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/02/28/284118937/-ag-gag-bill-takes-effect-in-idaho-bans-undercover-filming-at-farms
Idaho's Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has signed a bill that criminalizes the act of secretly filming animal abuse at agricultural facilities. The move comes days after the state's legislature approved the measure."Otter, a rancher, said the measure promoted by the dairy industry 'is about agriculture producers being secure in their property and their livelihood,'" according to the AP.Under the law signed today, anyone caught making secret video recordings of agricultural operations could face a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The legislation refers to "the crime of interference with agricultural production."Idaho is one of at least 10 states that have taken up so-called "ag gag" legislation after "videos revealing apparent cruel treatment of farm animals went viral" in recent years, as Kathleen Masterson reported for NPR in 2012.
being secure in their livelihood what about us be secure in what they are passing off as edible food, if there were not violations of some kind why hide, think of the free ads showing Americans that your farm is following the law and looking out for their well being.
The Idaho legislation was introduced after "Los Angeles-based vegetarian and animal rights group Mercy for Animals showing workers at Bettencourt Dairy beating, stomping and sexually abusing cows in 2012," the AP says.After today's signing, Mercy for Animals executive director Nathan Runkle issued a statement that read in part:"Governor Otter has failed Idaho and the American people. By signing this bill into law, he has sided with those who seek to keep Idaho's corrupt factory farming practices hidden from public view and created a safe haven for animal abuse and other criminal activity in the state. Mercy For Animals is exploring all legal avenues to overturn this dangerous, unconstitutional, and un-American law."
ahh another red state and another republican governor not looking out for the people. but they keep voting for them i keep going back to Joan Walsh's book "WHAT'S WRONG WITH WHITE PEOPLE".
on the sexual abuse why aren't the republicans all over that could they be killing a hybrid baby with rights to own property, they should be on this like a lion on a pork chop, unless they are faking concern for unborn babies.
