Posted on 04/18/2009 3:40:04 PM PDT by kellynla
From this story in The Northeast Georgian newspaper on April 16, we learn about another Tea Party that crossed swords with local government. Indeed, Habersham County government took issue with the 75 patriots upset over the growth of government…by telling them they had no right to use government property.
(Excerpt) Read more at redstate.com ...
Fortunately, Georgia State Representative Rick Austin, also in attendance, knew that no laws were being violated by the group and eventually led them back onto government property.
My question is this... is there any remedy the organizer of the tea party can seek to create a precedent so other local government doesn't try this?
Can anyone enlighten me what the political persuasion is of the august body of idiots?
Can anyone enlighten me what the political persuasion is of the august body of idiots?
Earlier in the day, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, in a radio program, urged all Georgians and all Americans to make their voices heard peacefully Wednesday.Well, it looks like someone in Georgia really needs to be educated on the rights of the American people to freely assemble and speak.
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Isakson pointed out t in the show he first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, allows people to assemble and speak out. He said two of the amendments should be “treasured, especially on a day like today.”
“First is the right to free speech, for us as well as those we disagree with,” he said. “Secondly is the right to freely assemble - and that’s what’s happening today. You’ve got free assemblies where people are expressing their First Amendment free speech rights. That is the fundamental basis of the United States of America.”
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Reminded of Isakson’s words about peaceful assembly on public property, which had been pointed out during Wednesday’s Clarkesville gathering, Allison said, “Our attorneys differ with that opinion.”
A federal civil-rights lawsuit would do the trick. Have the Left discover they are not the only ones that can file suit.
“is there any remedy the organizer of the tea party can seek to create a precedent so other local government doesn’t try this?”
yeaaaaaaaaaaa...they can sue the hell out of the county!
(Silly me, what was I thinking?)
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Wake up America and start taking your country back!
The "government" owns nothing -- YOU DO!
"Government" buildings and property BELONG TO YOU!
The "government" does not make money -- THEY STEAL IT FROM YOU!
The nicey nice, pussy footing around with these fools and allowing them to make every kind of law, rule and regulation to control you without a fight is how we got to where we are today!
FIGHT BACK! SUE THE B-TURDS!!!
Actually, in the South, there might some restrictions on assembly outside of courthouses, dating back many years, to when an individual might be found suspended from a tree after the assembly.
Which is also why large trees are less common around courthouses in the South.
I suggest that local citizens look into a recall or firing of the offending officials.
As a son of a very old Georgia family, I am very much saddened to hear that the right to assemble no longer exists in Habersham County. Do your elected officials no longer take an oath to defend and protect The Constitution? I will be pleased to send you a copy if you are not familiar with the document, it is an interesting read!
Vote 'em all out- local, state, and federal-- and keep doing it until we get a better crew of thieves...
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