GOP Looking At Passing Laws Making Protesting A Felony.

[TheMastersNemesis]

The battle is really about to begin. And protesters could be arrested and charged with felonies. The GOP is also a monster and Trump is only part of our problem. The act like they will rule with an iron fist. This stolen election has emboldened the GOP and their real image is now clear. They are the monsters and terrorists of the country. The terrorists will not destroy the country. The GOP and Trump will.

[Doreen]

1. There goes freedom of speech and expression.

[TheMastersNemesis]

3. As I Understand It The Law Would Make Blocking Traffic Or Interfering With Commerce A Felony.

The law would be so vague it would cover just about any protest. Plus being a felony would allow the police to us "any force necessary" to break up protest. They could probably actually shoot people if they felt they were in danger.

[SticksnStones]

14. Which law? What state?

Can you offer some specifics that we, as activists, can rail against?

Without anything more than vague accusations, this thread just stirs up some hate.

Action, not hate.

That's what the March was about.

[dalton99a]

5. How much constitutional right can you afford?

[Stellar]

16. I think that was tried with flag burning - didn't work.

That was deemed freedom of expression too.

[SticksnStones]

2. Any links to this claim ?

Have they put a bill forward?

Who's pushing this? Senator? Congressman? Team trump?

[TheMastersNemesis]

4. There Has Been Such A Law Proposed In One Of The States. Also Alternate Has Article. ---

Apparently some protesters were arrested in DC during march and have been charged with felonies.

[KittyWampus]

6. some 'protestors' were actually Black Bloc Anarchists who probably should be charged

with felonies.

[SticksnStones]

8. There were no arrests made during the women's March.

The people being charged with felony rioting are the ones who showed up with crow bars on Inauguration Day....the ones that were creating chaos and breaking windows.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/inauguration-day-protests-felony-rioting-charges-federal-prosecutors-say/

Showing up to a protest with a crow bar...and then using it? I have no problem making that a felony.

But to be clear - no one marching on Saturday was charged with felony.

Peace ~

[justiceischeap]

10. I'd just like to point out they are looking at a 10 yr sentence

Brock Turner, rapist 4 months, served 2.

[SticksnStones]

13. I certainly agree Brock turner was not appropriately punished

But that's a bit of a thread hijacking and kinda changes the subject.

My point in participating in this thread was to clarify that no one had been arrested at the March, as the OP suggests in the title.

And showing up to the actual inauguration - no matter which side won - with a crow bar which was then used, should be a punishable offense. Though I doubt anyone will serve a full ten year sentence when/if convicted.

[marybourg]

7. Our government declares war on us!

But there are more of us!

[Generic Other]

9. The right of the people

To peaceably assemble for redress of grievances shall not be abridged. Ever heard of that concept GOP?

[killbotfactory]

11. We get to find out how strong our institutions are

I'm guessing, when it comes to working class issues, not very.

[Cha]

12. Yeah, because President Obama was never protested against..

[Stellar]

17. Exactly, that's what I'm talking about!

[Single drop]

15. North Dakota

Activists are blasting a new North Dakota bill that would exempt a driver from liability if they unintentionally run over a Dakota Access Pipeline protester blocking traffic on a public road or highway.

North Dakota state Rep. Keith Kempenich, a Republican, said the bill, which is in response to the anti-DAPL protests around the controversial pipeline construction site, was needed to prevent protesters from blocking roadways and to protect drivers who accidentally



Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/15/activists-freak-out-over-nd-bill-protecting-drivers-who-run-over-dakota-protesters/#ixzz4WZ5afir2

[democratisphere]

18. Looks like we have an "uncivil war" brewing.

I say bring it on!