As Long As They Don’t Call Me
Judge Edward Nottingham, who recently blocked the FTC's "Do Not Call List," has his office number listed on that very same list.
Nottingham ruled that the list was an unconstitutional infringement on the free speech of businesses. Nottingham needs an injection of common sense. Businesses have the right to advertise just about anywhere they wish. These days we can't walk down the street without seeing flyers, billboards, etc.
We can't turn on the television without seeing commercials and we all know about spam and pop up advertising on the internet. These are all avenues that companies exploit daily. However, shouldn't we have the right to say who may or may not contact us in our own homes?
Protestors have a right to demonstrate peacefully in public areas, but they would be arrested if they did so on my front lawn. If I am receiving a great deal of phone calls from a person I know and I wish to stop them I can get a restraining order from the court. Why does Judge Nottingham think that these telemarketers are any different?
In North Dakota we already have a list similar to the FTC's list except with more stringent guidelines and penalties. Our Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem, has assured us that our law will not be effected by the federal court's ruling unless the Supreme Court should rule that such laws are unconstitutional, which will probably not happen.
If these liberal federal judges continue to cause problems for the FTC they can be easily bypassed by following North Dakota's lead and passing state level laws. Contact your state senator or representative and get the ball rolling. We all have the right to peace in our homes.
Tom's Nap Room has gone a step farther than I have and is encouraging his readers to contact Judge Nottingham at the aforementioned office number in order to exercise your free speech. Thinking As A Hobby also has a great entry about this issue.
Judge Who Nixed Call Registry Is on List
Nottingham ruled that the list was an unconstitutional infringement on the free speech of businesses. Nottingham needs an injection of common sense. Businesses have the right to advertise just about anywhere they wish. These days we can't walk down the street without seeing flyers, billboards, etc.
We can't turn on the television without seeing commercials and we all know about spam and pop up advertising on the internet. These are all avenues that companies exploit daily. However, shouldn't we have the right to say who may or may not contact us in our own homes?Protestors have a right to demonstrate peacefully in public areas, but they would be arrested if they did so on my front lawn. If I am receiving a great deal of phone calls from a person I know and I wish to stop them I can get a restraining order from the court. Why does Judge Nottingham think that these telemarketers are any different?
In North Dakota we already have a list similar to the FTC's list except with more stringent guidelines and penalties. Our Attorney General, Wayne Stenehjem, has assured us that our law will not be effected by the federal court's ruling unless the Supreme Court should rule that such laws are unconstitutional, which will probably not happen.
If these liberal federal judges continue to cause problems for the FTC they can be easily bypassed by following North Dakota's lead and passing state level laws. Contact your state senator or representative and get the ball rolling. We all have the right to peace in our homes.
Tom's Nap Room has gone a step farther than I have and is encouraging his readers to contact Judge Nottingham at the aforementioned office number in order to exercise your free speech. Thinking As A Hobby also has a great entry about this issue.
Judge Who Nixed Call Registry Is on List
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