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Thread #131738   Message #2975830
Posted By: olddude
30-Aug-10 - 09:28 AM
Thread Name: BS: Americans smile at Police Assault
Subject: RE: BS: Americans smile at Police Assault
The Supreme court has ruled many times that freedom of speech doesn't give someone the right to yell fire in a crowed theater. We all know that. But I find myself in a very sad place where I have to somewhat support someone I find so offensive. I did not see him do that. It looked to me like it was a peaceful assembly .. The fact that he was carrying a firearm, well he was legal, he didn't brandish the weapon at anyone so that is not an issue. I am legal in 26 out of 50 states as I am fully licensed. 27 states if I count Alaska. I will be very interested to read how this shakes out in the courts. We cannot say it is ok for us to comment about political matters and then deny that right to others who's views we find distasteful. I am a big fan of Thomas Jefferson. He is a hero to me. Fact is freedom of speech is very much a right protected by the Constitution. Many have tried to use a lot of issues to deny others that right. I will wait to hear how the courts rule.