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TexasTowelie

(112,417 posts)
Sat Apr 14, 2018, 05:08 AM Apr 2018

Young Democrats want Joey Gibson events charged for extra security but that's probably unconstitut

Young Democrats want Joey Gibson events charged for extra security — but that's probably unconstitutional


Last time, nobody got hurt.

Though there was a lot of concern about the presence of Washington Senate candidate Joey Gibson, whose rallies have exploded in fights between right and left-wing groups in the past, his appearance at a Spokane Valley rally last month was uneventful.

But now, according to his Facebook page, he's planning an event at Riverfront Park on Sunday.

"[Spokane police officers are] aware and are prepared to respond if needed," says police spokeswoman Michele Anderson. "We would respond as appropriate."

According to City of Spokane Special Event Coordinator Carly Cortright, Gibson won't be required to have a permit unless his event features vendors, amplified speakers or is large enough to block public traffic.

Read more: https://www.inlander.com/Bloglander/archives/2018/04/12/the-young-democrats-want-joey-gibson-events-charged-more-for-extra-security-but-thats-almost-certainly-unconstitutional
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Young Democrats want Joey Gibson events charged for extra security but that's probably unconstitut (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2018 OP
Counter protest good. Throck Apr 2018 #1

Throck

(2,520 posts)
1. Counter protest good.
Sat Apr 14, 2018, 06:37 AM
Apr 2018

There's always one trouble maker that ignites shit that ruins it for everyone. Always looks bad on the news.

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