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In response to "Not to me. If they can't act civilized in meetings then toss em. If they resist. Arrest them. -- nm" by HdnAgnda

Which is completely different than your initial suggestion that we arrest "Especially those who publically call for others to disruption."

Posted by znufrii Aug 10 '09, 07:11

Is it unfortunate that they feel the need to disrupt the public discourse to make their arguments? sure. Do they come across looking like petualant children? a bit. Are either of these things a crime? Nope.

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Is a public disturbance not generally considered to be a misdemeanor? -- nm - HdnAgnda Aug 10, 07:17 4
- Would depend on the jurisdiction, but applying it in this situation raises serious first amendment concerns. and rightly so. -- nm - znufrii Aug 10, 07:18
- US Citizens have a constitutionally-guaranteed right to assemble, protest, and exercise their freedom of speech. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 10, 07:18 2
  - There are limits to that. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 10, 07:20 1
    - FIRE!!!!!!!! -- nm - znufrii in a crowded theater Aug 10, 07:20

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Which is completely different than your initial suggestion that we arrest "Especially those who publically call for others to disruption."

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