Near school carry in Rochester

[dcam]

Maybe he should take the 'good guy' approach and make an addendum to her sign listing all the criteria needed to get a carry permit. Not a felon, not a drug user, took a permit class (and any other training), backround check, paid permit fee, ect, etc. And make a point that he is exactly the kind of guy that should be carrying a gun with his kids while walking them to school. And apparently he is a family involved father, and involved in the school and community. Sounds like a great guy!

I'm annoyed that she uses the word 'we' (in the news vid, and article) when expressing what's probably 'her' opinion. Her cats could probably care less!

The picture of him isnt even that good, and he's not doing anything wrong in it, he's standing on the sidewalk chatting with a woman. Good grief, thats sure reason to panic.

[RobD]

Hmmmmm, sounds like a lawsuit. I'm pretty sure someone cannot post signs with your name and photo out in public without your permission.

Please point us to a statute that says this is illegal.
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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.765

What was not true or defamatory about the sign?

[ericinmn1970]

All I know is the guy whose picture was displayed is now under a microscope and he needs to tread very carefully. There's rumors that he's claiming he's been now threatened with physical harm since this story broke. I'd hate to read that he was being yelled at in the street by some uppity, angry neighborhood mothers, he then panics, and opens fire on them. He's might be riding out this ******* for a long time.

[photogpat]

Always be careful who you annoint as the standard bearer for any cause.

[Snowgun]

FTA:

"He has a 2nd Amendment right to carry the gun, I have my 1st Amendment right to say that I don't like it,” said Edson.

Freedom can be a bitch.

[Tronster]

Because the legal permit carriers are the ones to worry about.

I wonder how she would feel if someone posted a sign saying "Hey criminals, this woman is unarmed".

[farmerj]

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.765

What was not true or defamatory about the sign?

09.765 CRIMINAL DEFAMATION.
§Subdivision 1.Definition. Defamatory matter is anything which exposes a person or a group, class or association to hatred, contempt, ridicule, degradation or disgrace in society, or injury to business or occupation.

Seems you could easily cover 2-3 of those there

[CJB]

This is the sign poster's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/kdedson?fref=ts

Of the 21 groups she's part of, most are very liberal. Imagine that.

EDIT: She may get away with this due to the Justification clause in the statute noted above:

Subd. 3.Justification.

Violation of subdivision 2 is justified if:

(1) the defamatory matter is true and is communicated with good motives and for justifiable ends;

It is true that he carries a gun, and one could articulate that she had good motives I suppose.

[photogpat]

She's not "getting away with" anything. She has used a legally obtained photograph to articulate a true fact, which was confirmed by the subject of the photo.

Now, bigger question would be - instead of descending to her level, what response (or lack thereof) would have the best impact? (Hint: The News Cycle is already done with this one, further attention to it only makes her case for her).

Some of the commentary at the national level from people on "our side" has descended into the depths of depravity - homophobic, misogynistic, molon labe BS doesn't play well....justa saying.

[xd ED]

^^^THIS^^^

I envision community art. If every reasonable person on that block were to create a sign showing people with kids with guns... Think deer camp, hunter safety class, mom and daughter at the range, etc. and fill the block/ neighborhood with such signs. And maybe even a block party. Then sit back and let the media do its thing.

[Thunder71]

Then sit back and let the media do its thing.

Once it turns pro gun, the media's thing is to do nothing.

[Rip Van Winkle]

Then sit back and let the media do its thing.

Once it turns pro gun, the media's thing is to do nothing.

[xd ED]

Granted, there would not be the widespread, MSM judgmental group-think coverage, but someone would notice, especially Ms Twisted Knickers who started it.

[RobD]

09.765 CRIMINAL DEFAMATION.
§Subdivision 1.Definition. Defamatory matter is anything which exposes a person or a group, class or association to hatred, contempt, ridicule, degradation or disgrace in society, or injury to business or occupation.

Seems you could easily cover 2-3 of those there

She could easily claim Subd. 3

(5) the communication is between persons each having an interest or duty with respect to the subject matter of the communication and is made with intent to further such interest or duty.

Not saying it's right, She is tip-towing the line.

[CraigJS]

May have missed it, HOW did she find out in the first place?