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At a certain point, I think somebody with sufficient resources could mount a strong objection to such a compulsion on the grounds that it was either a violation
by jlgreco 13y ago
At a certain point, I think somebody with sufficient resources could mount a strong objection to such a compulsion on the grounds that it was either a violation of the 13th amendment or the 8th amendment (since the 13th has an exception for punishment).
Make a video every month of yourself (voluntarily) getting whipped while stating that you had not been served any warrants. If they said that they were compelling to you do it, you could argue involuntary servitude. If they argued that did not apply since it was a punishment for a crime committed, you could argue cruel and unusual punishment.
Ultimately, in theory, they can't stop you from quitting your job and shutting down your business. It seems as though that is somewhat effective.
- stevecooperorg 13y agoBest thing I've read all week. Thanks :)
- michaelt 13y agoConsider a large company like Google or Apple. You don't subpoena and gag the guy that gets whipped in the video. You don't even subpoena and gag the CEO, the head of legal, or the guy who writes the transparency reports. You subpoena a mid-level manager or a helpdesk guy or a janitor with the right set of keys, and gag them from telling anyone else at the company.