#aggaglaws

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Ag-gag Laws

2011: Lobbyists in 4 states attempted to pass Ag Gag laws which make it illegal to photograph/videotape at agricultural facilities or possess/distribute such evidence.

-Corporations want to pass ag-gag laws so it becomes illegal to speak out against factory farms

- Half the states have introduced such bills, 6 have passed in Kansas, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Iowa, Missouri

-Troubling to animal protection activists, but also those concerned with labor issues, food safety, freedom of the press and free speech.A farm's own employees are prohibited from attempting to record labour/food safety violations & other illegal activity

-Food industries will succeed at keeping this a secret from consumers and prevent public outcry on the grave issue surrounding factory farms

AG GAG LAWS GUARANTEE REVENUE FOR THE MEAT INDUSTRIES WHILE SECRETLY WORSENING THE CONDITION OF LIVING ANIMALS

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Agribusiness, one of the most powerful lobbies in Congress, keep “buying” favorable legislation. The reality is that current policies work to protect interests of corporations in food industries. From 2005-2010, 10 leading agribusinesses spend $127 million lobbying Congress.