Federal Judge Strikes Down Idaho ‘Ag-Gag Law’

Re:Federal Judge Strikes Down Idaho ‘Ag-Gag Law’ by tedunangst on Tuesday August 04, 2015 @06:40PM (#10006745)

Does the filmmaker have enough money to cover the farmer's losses? And does the farmer have enough money to hold out until they get paid?

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Re:Federal Judge Strikes Down Idaho ‘Ag-Gag Law’ by netfire on Tuesday August 04, 2015 @07:13PM (#10006934)

So, are you suggesting we should eliminate or limit 1st amendment rights in cases where the parties involved in defamation wouldn't have the money to cover the defamed's losses?

If the film is popular (and therefore does more damage), the filmmaker will probably have the means to adequately compensate the farmer. If it isn't popular, it probably won't do much damage to the farmer.

Limiting free speech isn't a good solution.

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Re:Federal Judge Strikes Down Idaho ‘Ag-Gag Law’ by tedunangst on Tuesday August 04, 2015 @07:22PM (#10006980)

I withdraw my suggestion.

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