Roger Ebert's Journal : Posting these images could get me arrested in Tennessee

[Swede]

The State of Tennessee has passed a law that makes it illegal to "transmit or display an image" online that is likely to "frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress" to someone who sees it. If you violate this law, Tennessee could give you almost a year in jail or up to $2500 in fines.


http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/photos-in-need-of-comment/posting-these-photos-could-get.html

[zazen]

1. I guess that includes all those "right to life" aborted fetus photos

[BrklynLiberal]

4. EXCELLENT point!

[Overseas]

2. Wonder how much they'll rake in in lobbyist support for exemptions to the law.

Maybe that's a part of these draconian laws-- make big bucks for exemption loopholes.

[RufusTFirefly]

3. Bravo, Mr. Ebert

A hilarious collection that reveals the utter absurdity of the Tennessee law.

Frankly, I was always more of a Siskel fan, but has time has gone on, I have developed a huge respect and admiration for Roger Ebert, not only for his insightful movie criticism but also for his courage and political views.

[meow mix]

5. the faith tones

:rofl:

[zalinda]

8. They all look like males, with female hair dos. n/t

[Kaleko]

6. I am frightened and distressed every time I see this law

mentioned somewhere. Tennessee lawmakers must be held accountable for causing me emotional dismay and go to jail!

[johnnypneumatic]

7. how about jeebus on the cross

I always thought that was child abuse to let a kid see a crucifixion

[valerief]

10. The bloody hands and feet. And what about those statues with open heart surgery?

They always scared the piss out of me.

[valerief]

9. The TN legislature frightens me. Can we imprison them? nt

[Fly by night]

14. No. And we can't vote them out of office either since they repealed our Voter Confidence Act ...

... and are keeping our elections decided by fraud-friendly DREs, programmed by far-reich Dominionists, indefinitely.

BTW, our State Election Coordinator is a graduate of the Pat Robertson-founded Regents University Law School, and is a classmate of Monica Goodling. Their motto: "Gawd told us to steal y'all's elections to keep y'all safe from your-own-selves."

I shite you not.

[valerief]

15. Well, there's only one alternative. We all know what that is, but I can't say it here. nt

[Fly by night]

16. There are two alternatives: a USDOJ investigation of election fraud coordinated by our ...

... Secretary of State "Too Tall" Tre Hargett

or

another Battle of Athens, Tennessee.

I don't mind saying it because a) it is true and b) treason (which is what RICO-level election fraud in Tennessee is) is a capitol offense, as enumerated in our Constitution.

On that score, I am a strict Constitutionalist.

Besides, the TN Bureau of Investigation already knows where I live and at least two of their officers already agree with me COMPLETELY. I expect every other Tennessean, regardless of political persuasion, agrees with me also.

At least those who don't smell like flying monkeys.

[SoCalDem]

11. and certainly no "creative" chefs allowed

[Buns_of_Fire]

12. I don't know about Tennessee, but those photos sure scared the hell out of ME!

Except for the Doggy Boob Scarf. If I had a dog that had a sense of humor, I'd SO order one of those!

[jimlup]

13. This law should fall to court challenge...

That is assuming we have a Supreme Court that actually reads and follows the US constitution...