[Alia]

If we were not at war, you might have a sensible argument.

We are in a war.

People with criminal intent tend to appear in crowds such as these anti-war protestors.

These guys in blue might just be protecting these anti-war-protestors from taking the rap for THOSE IN THESE CROWDS ABOUT TO SET OFF BOMBS, DESTROY PROPERTY, AD NAUSEUM.

Freedom really can CUT both ways.

[steve-b]

Oh, puh-leeze. That is EXACTLY the "reasoning" used by Bill Clinton to tie the OKC bombing to "right-wing hate radio".

[Heyworth]

We are in a war.

Then declare war. Mobilize the economy, reinstate the draft and get the job done as quickly as possible. But don't use it as a rhetorical device to permit things that normally aren't permitted, then back away from it when it's convenient to you.

People with criminal intent tend to appear in crowds such as these anti-war protestors.

Example?

Simple question. If Democrats controlled the White House and there was a freep protest of whatever policy, would you be happy that the police were there taking your picture?