ACLU sues Philly over DNC permit denial

[PoliticAverse]

The American Civil Liberties Union sued the City of Philadelphia in federal court Thursday over denial of a permit for a protest march down Broad Street on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention.

The suit comes five weeks after longtime activist Cheri Honkala, who heads a group known as the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, sought a permit to march from City Hall to the Wells Fargo Center beginning at 3 p.m. July 25.

Honkala, who aims to highlight the plight of the homeless, said she thinks officials want to create a "festival" atmosphere here during the July 25-28 convention.

"Those that are homeless in Philadelphia don't feel like going to a festival during the convention," she said.

Read the rest at: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/dnc/20160624_ACLU_sues_Philly_over_DNC_permit_denial.html

[JaneyVee]

1. Instead of protesting, run for office.

If you truly want to help the plight of the poor.

[geek tragedy]

2. TIME, place, manner nt

[KMOD]

3. She was the one who planned the

massive bean supper, right?

Perhaps she should donate those beans to the food shelter. That would be a better plan.

[okasha]

4. That's what I thought.

I loves me some ACLU, but every now and then I have a WTF moment with them.