...and I did not speak out.

Jan 25, 2017 7:48 AM

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No matter where you sit on the political spectrum: silencing media outlets, gag orders on government scientists to prevent discussion on climate change, dismissing or demonizing criticism and criminalizing the right to protest are alarming affronts to your liberties and freedoms. This isn't tinfoil hat paranoia, these are real executive orders or legislative decisions...

I have every right to be rationally concerned with these events as a citizen of this country.

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If you're blocking a highway and preventing emergency vehicles, it's not a peaceful protest anymore. You are literally costing lives.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

There are laws against protests that block intersections, prevent the freedom of movement, etc. This headline is absolute hyperbole

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The police in Norway did this in the '80's.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

After reading the article: "The proposals, which strengthen or supplement existing laws addressing the blocking or obstructing of traffic"

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yeah, don't block the highway please. Common sense. And saying "allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway"

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A sensational way of saying "not prosecuting motorists for the accidental deaths of protestors illegally protesting in the street"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the rioters caused the problem they were allegedly rioting about. less freedom

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

this post is so full of shit and one sided story telling - 1

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Sure it is.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

http://www.snopes.com/lawmakers-criminalize-peaceful-protest/ Seems most of these were done before trump and target pretty specific things.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 3

Not all of them were done before Trump.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 18

That is what the phrase 'most' applies to.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

But the problem is now there is incentive on a federal level to push these out with little to no opposition.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 18

I disagree that there is a large federal incentive. But I can understand your concern. I do think the article title is a little panicky.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

GOP runs every level of government now and they have a President who is anti-potest and anti media that badmouths him.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 10

Of course they will use this as an excuse push these bills.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 7

Your fear mongering is unreal. Just. Stop.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

There is no snipe here, lol it's exactly what the post article saying. Bills are being presented. If you gona wait till these bills to 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 5

Be passed then warning the people, it'll be f**king late!! These bills is taking America out of America.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

The 'any means necessary' one is questionable. But the others are pretty specific. Don't tamper with private property and ...

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Pedestrians shouldn't be on highways. Both of which existed before hand.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Fact check: http://www.snopes.com/lawmakers-criminalize-peaceful-protest/

9 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 2

I fucking hate it when people post without reading the god damn article first lol

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So not banning protests like OP said, just proposing harsher penalties for something thats already criminal?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The point is that this new administration is absolutely going to help push a lot of these.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 18

Fair enough

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

So, they're just bills to impose harsher penalties for blocking roadways, which is already illegal. I don't see the problem.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Nobody here has said that they are laws yet. But the GOP runs virtually every level of government and there is a good chance of passing them

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 18

Not sire why the down votes either. Your fears are warranted. Nutballs and idiots control the government right now.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not sure why you are being downvoted so hard. You never said that they are laws yet, just proposed bills???

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Even scarier is the fact that one of those states would make it legal to hit protestors with your car as long as its an "accident."

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

protest all you want, just don't block the fucking highway

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

What's peaceful about protesting in the middle of a busy highway that ambulances have to use?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Nothing.. their is nothing peaceful about it

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This has all been illegal for a long time. All the author of the article did was rile you up so you go do something stupid like share it

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's cool I've seen Code: Geass, I know what Trump is up to

9 years ago | Likes 162 Dislikes 18

lmaoo i was thinking this same shit earlier this morning

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Trump's not the one at fault, the world is

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Don't need fiction for that. There are plenty real life examples. None of them turn out good.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I can't wait until his son decides to overthrow the world.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Barron vi britrumpia

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Don't even dare compare him to Lelouche.

9 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 8

Both Trump and Code Geass (and by extension, Lelouch) are garbage though.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Yea I guess at least Trump was elected /a/LCytX

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 6

ftfy

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Cant wait for Season 3 with Lelouch coming back

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Fear mongering is so hot right now.

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 15

Is it fear mongering to be aware of actual legislation being proposed? "Dude turn your brain off XD"

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 16

http://imgur.com/pwV9lae

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 7

Look at the proposed bills you cheeky cunt. Workarounds are how it starts. But just ignore it I guess because your defense is a 200 year old

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

Document that you think this government has never changed...

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 3

Do you think the Trump bandwagoners will complain when their guns are taken away in the interest of "national security"?

9 years ago | Likes 157 Dislikes 38

I'm 100% positive this is coming, and it's going to be what breaks Trump's administration. They won't be able to come back from the attempt.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Everyone said Obama was going to do the same thing. Did it happen? No.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I predict a riot.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

It's funny, while I was reading this, that song was on the radio. Shit you not, coral.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

they'll never try to take away the guns, they will just take away the rights the guns were meant to protect

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

It's okay, they can just protest and... oh, wait. Fuck...

9 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 7

And we 4chan this and spread the rumor? I want to see everyone stand behind him and then realize how insane they were when they find out.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 14

I don't think they are the ones who have their guns taken away.......just a hunch.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Really? Do you think this is going to happen? There are more guns than people in the US. It would be easier to build Trump's wall.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 15

Build the wall with the guns lol

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I'm not even a Trump supporter. I'm just saying it's idiotic to think that Trump is going to take away guns. The NRA campaigned for Trump.

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It won't be a straight ban on guns. It will be 1) a registry 2) inspections 3) taxation 4) forfeiture. They won't get beyond 1 though.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As I said the last 8 years - come and try, Government scum!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

You know know one even tried right?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

I'm aware, but that doesn't mean to suddenly start trusting everyone

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is he not pro gun?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

He's pro-Trump. If he's using the playbook it looks like he's using, having armed citizens is not in his best interests.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

He is

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nah, Im sure tramp will give them some alternate fact that quells their fears.

9 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 11

I appreciate your type

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Maybe gunpowder causes autism?

9 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 5

HA! Have an upvote!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

Or owning a gun makes you gay/muslim/Mexican? The possibilities of the GOP to spin is endless here....

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Okay @OP leave out the most important part "targeting protests that block or obstruct traffic..."

9 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 12

...which is not the only provision. But keep latching only on that.

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He'll keep latching on that for as long as you ignore the other. Women's marches left trash everywhere and BLM= terrorists.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i mean thanks for telling but dont make a post out of literally just a headline

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Myself and others have linked the article in the comments. I'll link it again.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

You have an imgur notification

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Read before you share. The bills are about protesters blocking traffic.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Peaceful, no. Violent, yes.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

NO. They want to criminalize protests that stop traffic.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm going to need a better source than "the intercept."

9 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 27

You provided nothing other than a headline.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OH IF ONLY THERE WAS A WAY TO SEARCH FOR INFORMATION KNOWN TO HUMANITY. IF ONLY.

9 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 2

name a better source? the intercept has a very high standard of fact verification.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

The actual proposals are linked in the article...

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You have the (amazing) website and the author's name, better than most uploads here.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

Im gonna need a better source than "insert any site that doesnt worship trump here"

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

No, u need to able to see reality for what it is. All of this is public, common knowledge. They're not even trying to hide this.

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They only criminalized peaceful protest that blocks highways... This is a good thing. The media outlets fucked up the titles on purpose

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This deserves top comment...

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

My thoughts exactly

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If this is true, then good. There is no reason to block highways for a protest.

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......well, wait til the first group of people get arrested even though they weren't blocking a highway. I give it a year.

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1000x this.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What about scheduled and organized protests? Lots of protests get permits that involve certain streets.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Source?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Read the article please.

9 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 70

Sheep of the media...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How about reading the actual bills and finding what exact part of it is bad?

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I have explained in great detail, over the last 3 hours, the parts of the bills that are dangerous. I can't repeat myself every time.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 54

Suggestion: Write more in the post.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 4

They basically state that, despite what laws say in them, cars have priority over people, and protesters deserve to die.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

I think we may agree on the sentiment, but the wording's kinda harsh. That said, dont get in front of my car when I'm doing 65mph.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I did and posted a link to it, unlike you.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 5

THANK YOU. Such bullshit on the part of OP AND the article. Look at this wording: "In North Dakota, for instance, Republicans introduced a b

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 3

ill last week that would allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway as long as a driver does so accidentally."

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

That's not "allowing" anything, that's protecting people from liability for accidents they're not and shouldn't be responsible for.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 2

When peaceful protests include burning trash cans and tossing things at the cops, then that's why we can't have good things. Fuck liberals.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 4

Right, only liberals do that.

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Fuck extremists*

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If peaceful protests shut down traffic and emergency response, it's a crime.

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Is it environmental terrorism?

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Yea, three of the five were related to this. Protesting on a highway is dangerous to everyone.

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If they shut down traffic and emergency response then they are not peaceful

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The DAPL protestors who blocked the highway and burned cars were considered peaceful...

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Then let the police remove them, legalizing running them over is not the solution.

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The worry is that the law can be used against people filming police. The notion of someone "Interfering with police" could be abused.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It could be, but in context, I think it has to do with rioters assaulting officers

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Did you know that speed bumps kill 100 times more people then they save? Due to ambulances need to slow down. Worry about that.

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The answer is simple: Abolish speed limits!

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Source?

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You read it on the internet, - good enough for you.

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Yeah, protest only matters if it is convenient! Someone should have told Doctor King that.

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Telling other citizens "we'll leave you alone when we get what we want" isn't petitioning government. It's bullying.

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Then all civil disobedience is just bullying.

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someone dying in a ambulance isnt convenient troll its bullshit if that person couldve lived if the protest didnt shutdown the highway.

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This is exactly my point... these people are rioters not protestors.

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Naming special circumstances I obviously don't disagree with don't make the proposals any less bad. I'm a troll too? Lol ok.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 34

if i lived near a place where these people actually rioted and my ambulance was being delayed because whiny fucks didnt get their way.1/2

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2/2 run you the fuck over. lol ok

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I just checked and, at least for MN and ND the law is closing down on the smart people who choose to stand on 50-70mph roads. Yes people..

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2) and yes they are creating laws to exempt people who may otherwise accidentally kill a stupid protestor and get charged manslaughter

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"Stupid protestor", I will never understand why this country has so much animosity towards protesting. They are "stupid" from the get-go.

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"Accidentally"

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Now read about the other 3 states linked in the article...

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I am not seeing any link in your OP to cite these claims.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Just read Washington so that's 3 states with no issue. Single protests at places like the Minnesota airport or in the middle of a 4 lane...

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The language of the proposals is vague and allows too much wiggle room. Look at the danger further down the line with something like this.

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No issue? The fact that they feel there is a need to pass legislation on protesting at all is the issue buddy...it's wrong.

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There is no enforcement of the current laws. I live in Minneapolis, you don't know the kind of hell those interstate blocks caused.

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I don't know what you missed out on but there was a protest that cost a A mil and set back the govt on a shit ton of jobs.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

So we should just what, legally shoot protestors? Oops, I accidently pushed a protestor on the road...looks like you can smash him with car

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

The economic bill actually makes a lot of sense, we had a BLM protest that cost my city $1million for blocking roads. You can have protests

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Right! Like the million man march! Oh wait...

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Just don't do it in the middle of the road. That's the only area I see these things targeting is ppl putting themselves and others in danger

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2) highway costs the city millions EACH time.

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This logic frustrates me, it doesn't follow. So advocation of criminalizing protestors is "sometimes" justified depending on inconvenience??

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It's literally the definition of detaining someone. You're familiar with that you're hindering personal freedom and putting lives at risk

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

You're costing the city tax payer money, more so pissing away your taxpayer money. That's when funds get pulled from other public projects.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO LINKING A SOURCE OR AN ARTICLE? NAH, LETS JUST BELIEVE IT. STUPID ASSHOLES!!!

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

Not just The Intercept, the actual proposals are in tue article.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 7

you could also google it yourself. Snopes has a fact check about it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

YES BECAUSE SNOPES IS NOT SLANTED ONE WAY AND BESIDES YOU MAKE A CLAIM HERE THE LEAST YOU COULD DO IS LINK SOMETHING TO BACK IT UP.

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LOUD NOISES

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you protest for rights you already have, you are just a fucking retard.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

There's a difference between demonstration and protesting.

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As a gun nut, 2A activists in states with lax gun laws often protest to raise awareness

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Do you know what the women's march was for?

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Yea, rights they feel they don't have but actually do have they just can't accept their own failures which aren't sex related.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 4

So you are just going to dismiss their concerns? Gotcha.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 5

What concerns? Fabricated ideas about female suppression in the west while encouraging women to wear Hijabs? Hypocrites and cry babies

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

I see you live under a rock you permavirgin.

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They have no concerns

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The right to protest doesnt mean blocking roads in cities. There are legal ways to protest

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When you have directives on how you're allowed to protest you should understand that it's not really a protest and you're not really free.

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Its called right to peacefully assemble

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"As long as you protest legally, how the government allows" fuck off.

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Its called right to peacefully assemble

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No fucking shit. Several people died because protestors were blocking the road. There's a clear cut reason as to why this isn't legal.

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Blocking traffic and preventing emergence vehicles in not legal nor should it be.. you fuck off.

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...and it is not the only thing mentioned in the provisions, but none of you bother to read them

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 12

If you bothered to stop defending people that are literally responsible for violence, destruction and death you might not be an idiot

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 10

Still not an argument, you aren't following this conversation.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 13

Saying "there are legal ways to protest, so we should criminalize protests I don't like" is fucking retarded logic.

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Its called right to peacefully assemble

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Saying that it should be legal to block ambulances and firemen from doing their job is what is fucking retarded you short-sighted walnut.

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Saying I'll allow myself to be dictated to how I'm allowed to protest by the government I'm protesting is fucking retarded.

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Be prepared for consequences if your actions cause harm to other people.

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Saying that it should be legal to block ambulances and firemen from doing their job is what is fucking retarded you short-sighted walnut.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Literally nobody is saying that, the article talks about making civil disobedience a felony and anti-picketing laws, surely you can see how

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

These laws can be abused. There are bad cops out there, who can just push a protestor in the road and justify an arrest.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 4

If they are willing to do that, there is nothing stopping them from arresting you anyway, good thing court exists.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I'm not condoning anything but I'm just saying this is the shit gun owners always say the 2nd amendment is for.

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Right, if you block travel in an attempt at "peaceful" protest you should be shot. You are the yellow media btw.

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But don't you see how much that is not a proportional response. I find it so hard to believe that people will defend a neo nazi who got>

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Arm up, then. 2A applies to both sides of the aisle and everything in between.

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I wouldn't mind burning this down and starting over.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I think if anything I'd prefer Union divorce. States can start over from a local level. red states can be hyper conservative, blue states>

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I can see a revolt in the next 4 years if this keeps up and people get way more upset

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How is the GOP not revolting now. They've been blinded to their tax dollars, Trump has gross conflict of interest, he's hired the most>

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Yes! US citizens have a constitutional ability to stand up to this shit. And weapons. So jealous. Use it or lose it!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Personally, I'm a gun owner and this is what it's for. The tree of liberty must be watered and whatnot.

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Lately I've been thinking of buying a gun just in case. Thankfully I also live in WA where this kinda thing wouldn't fly.

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Trump was smart enough to win the hearts and minds of most of the gun owners, so I doubt they will take up arms against him.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

only the government have attack planes, artillery and nukes

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a liberally I fully believe in gun ownership I just think it needs to be more controlled like who can drive a car where you have to take

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

A test and prove you are competent and knowledgeable

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Even if someone tried that, they'd be bringing guns to a drone fight

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Lol i try to explain this to people all the time. Guns are basically slingshots compared to what Bog bro has.

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The Constitution does not condone acts of Treason. The Second is to protect individuals from being arrested for owning a gun. In English

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history the crown would use gun ownership to round up descent (often Scotts). Shooting a cop/clerk because they might be corrupt will land

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you in jail. Problems are resolved in court not in arms.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Me as a foreigner: What does this have to do with the 2nd amendment? Bearing guns at peaceful protest? I dont understand that.

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The concept and premise of the 2nd Amendment is that in the event of a government that infringes rights such as the right to peaceful>

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The 2nd does not condone an act of Treason. Like what you just stated. It means there cannot be legal consequence for ownership.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Except the proposals here are not 'preventing' the protest, They are trying to make it illegal to block highways and such. Common sense shit

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

"By any means necessary" meaning up to the threat of lethal force. Have fun in your police state.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Except it's already illegal to do that. Adding in laws to include protesting as part of those crimes is the bad precedent being set

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

From my conversations with/overheard at work. Trump supporters still think its all a great idea and will work out to be the best ever..

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

And I they would just stop voting for stupid tyrrants...

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For overthrowing our government (which happens to be in control of the largest military)? Yeah the right to bear arms will really help.

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Such an asinine comment. You want to start a cival war or get a bunch of people killed? Peaceful protests are the best answer to this shit.

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And see that's the problem. Peaceful protests are in essence an empty threat these days. Because the premise of a protest is to draw>

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It's time for the left to arm itself and stop outsourcing their physical security to the right.

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Thank you.

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No, that isn't even what the 2nd is about. All 2nd does is state gun ownership does not constitute treason. Taking up arms against the gov

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

is treason. The one thing the Constitution explicitly states is illegal. Anything else anyone says is either the 1st or 5th better explains,

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or is just straight up wrong.

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We actually do have an amendment for this. First amendment also protects the right to organize and petition the government.

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And when the government takes away or curbs that one we have the 2nd.

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The second amendment doesn't provide cover for people who take up arms against the government, the only crime defined in the Constitution

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

All the 2nd does is dictate that gun ownership does not in itself prove treason.

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For all the times I heard gun people cry tyranny the past 8yrs I always fear they'll be its biggest champions when it finally does come

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Maybe that's there plan. Another civil war. Hopefully USA gets government right the second time around.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

It's a foregone conclusion which side would win if it comes to violence. They'd just take the excuse to amend the constitution and make 1/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

/2 Trump President-for-Life.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

Would be the third time, don't forget the Articles of Confederation

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Funny how these bills are being passed by the party which allegedly loves the Second Amendment.

9 years ago | Likes 460 Dislikes 44

They're dying to use them maybe?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 16

If they use them that way they'll definitely be dying

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

Did you plan on living forever?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

"Who wants to live forever?"

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Agreed. The parties do not represent the people anymore.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Yeah but right now it's pretty much just one of them that's a problem. Dems got problems too but free speech ain't one of em.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

People are shitty and will do what's in their best interest regardless of their political affiliations.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@OP I think you need to read the article by @freesunglasses and add some notes to your post.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's not like they need to worry, the people protesting have spent the past ten years being terrified of gun, not owning them.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

AND which hates big Telling-you-what-to-do- governments. Kinda ironic.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Suicide by rebellion?

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 4

Would not be the first time that soldiers sided with the people in a revolution.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's better than death by complacency

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

And the gag order means the tax payers can't see how their money is being spent. For the party that hates paying taxes where they don't want

9 years ago | Likes 212 Dislikes 8

Its almost like the group with the guns is taking more control of the govenment

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

In a nut shell both sides are getting fucked

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

But one side is gleeful about it at the moment

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Yeah precisely. For all you know he could be researching alternative power in the form of tying a cat to buttered toast.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I appreciate your sarcasm in these dark days friend. Have an upvote.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

First they take the first amendment. Then they'll come for the second. My gun toting friends laugh saying that's absurd. Just wait guys.

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Except with the first, you fight them using words. Not saying things can't be solved with words, but guns really get the point across.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If they can do it with one right, they can do it with the others.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I know this sounds dumb, but living in the south, good fucking luck getting any of our fucking guns back

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Then maybe defend other rights just as vigorously? Or does the south not believe in protesting?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

There are protest in the south. We just don't make the news because nobody gives a fuck what we do.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not dumb, true.The government is seriously out gunned. Plus the large number of government agents that wont follow along with their agenda.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

when was the last time you saw a civilian with a fully functional and armed A-10?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The trick is getting the military to turn against the government. We need some of that firepower if we're gonna have a revolution.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a gun owner I'm ready. Let's hope it doesn't get that far and reason starts to prevail soon.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 4

As someone who doesn't own guns, watch your government closely when they start doing this. I know it seems cliche but this is how it starts.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

4 years

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Hope for the best, expect the worst.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Prepare. Expectations make you a cynic, preparation makes you ready.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

As a cynic, I know what I'm about, son.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Fair 'nuff.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Kinda back fires when the gun owners are the ones who support the oppression.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 9

Pardon me for saying, but fuck you. Guns don't have party allegiance. Keep denying riflemen in your party and you won't have any.

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 6

Hey man they are doing it to themselves. Anti gun party doesn't have guns. Kindof a duh thing

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 10

There are no anti-gun parties in the US...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 6

There is no anti gun party.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 5

Truth be told I'm thinking of buying a gun just in case. This shit is getting too real.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Do it. TODAY. If you have the funds, get a 22 handgun and a 5.56 rifle. Get a thousand rounds each, in increments. Walmart has it all. PM qs

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

I heard 22 is too cheap buy most people get cause heads hots for zombie apocalypse lol

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It serves the basics while being dirt cheap. If we're going to war, get something beefier. If you're learning/teaching, 22 works for all.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bullshit walmart has it all. Their ammo deliveries disappear in like an hour.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Yeah that's why I added 'in increments'. It's still a good starting point. Not best for any given locale, but good enough and nation wide.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Reload your own ammo

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Buy a gun FIRST.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1