Political Activism

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(03-10-2017, 08:26 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: The problem with government is that there is so much that is just based on what people "feel" that they start confusing facts like "the Bill of Rights puts limits on the Government" as something that is a matter of opinion.

"Well, I FEEL like it should also limit the actions of other citizens". That's great, propose an amendment that rewrites the 1st. 

Fortunately, I don't have to worry about this particular person failing a state assessment, so I can just let them hold their "belief". 

You might want to bring this point up with Matt as we were having a discussion earlier in the week and he asserted that everything in the Constitution is someone's interpretation. Of course he may not be the staunch Constitutionalist that you are. He may think it's a living document open to interpretation. 

Personally I feel folks are free to assemble until that assembly starts infringing on the rights of others to assemble or endangers the public safety. Apparently you disagree with the "feeling". Who knows, perhaps it will be challenged in the courts one day. As we know not only do government have the responsibility to protect the Freedom to Assemble they also have the responsibility to keep the peace.