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Petition: Protect Public Employees and Citizens from Targeted Harassment
To: [Name of City Council / State Legislature]
Subject: Implementation of Workplace Safety and Conduct Ordinances for Public Buildings
Statement of Purpose:
We, the undersigned citizens, call for the immediate establishment of clear conduct ordinances and "time, place, and manner" restrictions within government-operated facilities. While we respect the constitutional right to film in public spaces, there is an urgent need to protect public employees and private citizens from intentional verbal provocation, targeted harassment, and workplace disruption committed for commercial social media profit.
The Issue:
Current "First Amendment Audits" often go beyond mere observation and cross into aggressive harassment. Public servants—including clerks, librarians, and law enforcement—are being subjected to targeted verbal abuse intended to provoke an emotional reaction for "clickbait" content. This behavior:
Harasses Captive Audiences: Employees cannot walk away from their posts, making them targets for persistent verbal abuse.
Compromises Privacy: Aggressive filming often captures the sensitive personal information (SSNs, medical records, or private paperwork) of other citizens seeking government services.
Disrupts Public Service: The "auditor fatigue" caused by these encounters leads to burnout and prevents staff from assisting others.
Our Demands:
Strict Conduct Ordinances: Implement rules that prohibit "unreasonable disruption" of government business, allowing officials to trespass individuals who use profanity or "fighting words" toward staff.
Privacy Buffer Zones: Establish 20-foot "no-filming" buffers around service counters where private citizen data is handled.
Employee Protection Policies: Formally classify "targeted verbal provocation for profit" as a form of workplace harassment, giving managers the legal grounds to remove disruptive individuals.
Clearly Marked Non-Public Areas: Ensure all employee-only and sensitive zones are clearly marked and secured to prevent "auditors" from wandering into restricted spaces.
2026-03-31 21:44:54