[mtbopfuyn]

The other day was a thread here about the NFL declaring a 1 mile radius around the stadium would be a No Tailgate Zone. Looking on Google Earth, there's neighborhoods surrounding the stadium. I'd like to know how they have the authority to ban what those people do in their own back yards, much less what the church watches on tv. And we thought Big Brother was merely the government.

[NorthFlaRebel]

The other day was a thread here about the NFL declaring a 1 mile radius around the stadium would be a No Tailgate Zone. Looking on Google Earth, there's neighborhoods surrounding the stadium. I'd like to know how they have the authority to ban what those people do in their own back yards, much less what the church watches on tv.

The order really only meant on the stadium grounds and on public property within one mile radius. They obviously have no control over what people do on their own private property.

The church, on the other hand, would not have gotten that response from the NFL if they hadn't been advertising and charging for admission. I've watched a number of sporting events at my church over the years, never being threatened that we were violating copywright and broadcasting laws. Sure, the NFL is being stupid, but the NFL is not arbitraily enforcing this against the church.

[R. Scott]

I'd like to know how they have the authority to ban what those people do in their own back yards…

In my backyard it is not “tailgating”, it is “cooking out”.