03-09-2017, 03:48 PM
(03-09-2017, 12:18 PM)bfine32 Wrote: No problem with counter protests (if that's the term you wish to use) as long as they are not at the same place at the same time.
I don't think that's practical. I think a community has the right to show they don't support the KKK, for example, at a KKK rally. To force them to hold it a different day makes no sense at all. In a different location, maybe, but that would seem to infringe on free speech rights.
The problem is law enforcement is not really enforcing the laws, I don't think. In many locations, you need a permit to protest. That should apply to any counter-protest, as well. In other public places, you can protest without a permit, so long as you do not block or disrupt people going about their business (which, I would think, includes a peaceful protest marching down a sidewalk).
The moment people start blocking traffic, or obstructing people from entering an event, those people need to be arrested. The fines will help pay for the additional police presence.
I'm pretty amazed that nothing really worse than fisticuffs and vandalism has happened yet.
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