Political Activism

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(03-09-2017, 03:48 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: 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.

I just don't think a public location where folks might be just trying to spend time with the family is a good place to host an episode of Springer.

KKK wants to burn a cross at site A, you hold an anti-klan rally at site B. Or you do it prior in order to dissuade folks from coming if that is your objective. It's sorta like putting both chickens in the ring and hope they don't fight.

You suggestion or permits is very valid. For instance we have parks where we can host events; however, if someone else has reserved the same place and time we cannot assemble there. No one has blocked our right to assemble, we just can't do it at that time and place as we will infringe on someone else's right to do so free from distraction.