Instead, they suffered the embarassment of some of their staff being videotaped while advising a man and woman posing as a pimp and a prostitute on how to set up a brothel in the neighborhood.ĭid O'Keefe's infamous sting operation make misleading edits? I believe so-but the same defense (and redress for targets via defamation law) exists for O'Keefe as for those in the animal welfare and animal rights movements. We would imagine that ACORN, the community organizing group that was brought down by a couple of underground "journalists" with secret cameras, would love to be able to charge someone with a criminal act. If we pass laws to protect animal facilities from this kind of scrutiny, who else might feel entitled to special protection? Whistleblowers do the public a service by bringing the illegal, immoral or shameful to light. The idea of criminalizing the act of documention and reporting potentially criminal behavior makes little sense. The New Ulm Journal, more to the center, but still leaning right, writes in Don’t punish whistleblowers: And, again, that is true for the vast majority. The animal abuse is far worse.įinally, no reputable farm or business that treats its animals well has to worry about any of this. If someone exposes it, their "offense" amounts to little more than trespassing or petty fraud. After all, abusing animals is a serious crime in itself. And those who actually produce videos of bad behavior on farms or in processing plants are going to generate a lot of public sympathy, including among juries and judges. Some possible time in jail is a small price to pay for these folks. The Daily Sentinel (1958-1966), publisher: Walter Mickelson, Jr. The Sentinel is descended from the following newspapers. The editors reject the bill on the grounds that it's not going to stop animal rights activists-and that good farmers have nothing to fear from a free press:Īny activist worth his or her salt is going to ignore it. The Sentinel is an American, English language daily newspaper headquartered in Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota.It was founded in 1885 and is currently owned by Ogden Newspapers. If the Fairmont Sentinel isn't the most politically conservative daily newspaper in the state, it's darned close. on April 11 and travel and compete against Madelia on April 13.It's looking like the Agri-Growth Council's bill to crimnalize videotaping and undercover operations at ag facilities has about as much following as a manure spreader in high August. on April 11 at Good Counsel Campus in Mankato, and the boys golf team will compete against Blue Earth at 4:30 p.m. The girls softball team will play Loyola 4:30 p.m. The boys and girls track teams will compete at an indoor meet starting 6 p.m. The boys baseball team will play a game beginning 4:30 p.m. MCW Schools are gearing up for spring sports. Martin County West Schools will have school on April 6, then will have their spring break from April 7-10, with school resuming on April 11. She will be one of 1,500 students participating in the free tour of Washington D.C. She completed an essay on an energy-related topic. ![]() She is the daughter of Doug and Lisa Hartke and a junior at MCW. They will be missed.Ĭongratulations to Katie Hartke who won the REA-sponsored trip to Washington D.C. For further information, call the CER number of (507) 764-4461.Ĭondolences to the families of Donald Erickson and Betty Schumann, who passed away recently. ![]() on April 17, at the elementary school buildings in Trimont and Sherburn. Preschool open house event is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Use the sign up link mentioned in the March newsletter. Readers Views News, Sports, Jobs - Fairmont Sentinel & More Trending News 5 Letter Words Starting With C, List Of 5 Letter Words Starting With C. The appointments usually take one and a half to two hours to complete. Thank you.Įarly Childhood Screening for children, ages 3-5, will be held free of charge on April 5, at the Sherburn Elementary School building. Check out the dates, locations and times for blood drives in the area by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-80) or go online to Give if you are able as there is a drastic need for blood now. Monday, April 3, in the back room at the Lake Belt Bar and Grill in Ceylon. ![]() Free will donations will go to the Trimont Chamber for events and projects.Īn American Red Cross blood drive will be held 10:30 a.m. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and juice. The Sherburn Lions Club will go to Trimont to serve a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 10 a.m. For further information, contact city hall by calling (507) 764-4491. Sunday services which runs from April to June so they will have Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.Ĭity of Sherburn is taking applications for the position of deputy clerk until Friday, March 31, at Sherburn City Hall. Luke’s Catholic Church in Sherburn will switch to their spring schedule of 10:30 a.m. This Sunday, April 2, is Palm Sunday the beginning of Holy Week.
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