Oh, the irony...
That such would happen in the state founded by William Penn, who made history in 1670 when he was tried in England on nearly identical charges, stemming from his preaching his religious beliefs in public. Here we are 335 years later and the heirs of William Penn's legacy of liberty haven't learned a damned thing about freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the unalienable rights of man.
1 posted on
02/04/2005 2:16:59 AM PST by
Boot Hill
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To: Boot Hill
To: Boot Hill
The only speech that's hateful and divisive is conservative speech. But seething, raging hate of President Bush and Republicans is protected expression. Go figure.
Denny Crane: "There are two places to find the truth. First God and then Fox News."
3 posted on
02/04/2005 2:24:16 AM PST by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Boot Hill
Oh, the irony... That such would happen in the state founded by William Penn, who made history in 1670 when he was tried in England on nearly identical charges, stemming from his preaching his religious beliefs in public. Here we are 335 years later and the heirs of William Penn's legacy of liberty haven't learned a damned thing about freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the unalienable rights of man. Isn't that why Penn left the colony and went and established Rhode Island?
To: All
5 posted on
02/04/2005 2:43:30 AM PST by
Cindy
To: american colleen; Lady In Blue; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; ...
Charles Ehrlich told an earlier court proceeding the Christians' religious speech was "hateful, disgusting, despicable words," and "fighting words." Catholic Ping - please freepmail me if you want on/off this list
6 posted on
02/04/2005 2:45:33 AM PST by
NYer
("The Eastern Churches are the Treasures of the Catholic Church" - Pope John XXIII)
To: scripter; little jeremiah
7 posted on
02/04/2005 2:46:47 AM PST by
NYer
("The Eastern Churches are the Treasures of the Catholic Church" - Pope John XXIII)
To: Boot Hill; archy
When these people are sent to prison for exercising their 1st Amendment rights, the Second Civil War begins. Bet on it.
8 posted on
02/04/2005 2:48:32 AM PST by
clee1
(Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
To: Boot Hill
10 posted on
02/04/2005 2:55:44 AM PST by
freepatriot32
(Jacques Chirac and Kofi Annan, a pantomime horse in which both men are playing the rear end. M.Steyn)
To: farmfriend
13 posted on
02/04/2005 3:06:11 AM PST by
freepatriot32
(Jacques Chirac and Kofi Annan, a pantomime horse in which both men are playing the rear end. M.Steyn)
To: Boot Hill
ok..tin foil hat time...let's say they find the philly 5 guilty...is this setting a precedent for arresting and prosecuting any anti-(fill in the blank) protesters? Will the Bush administration use this to throw MM's ass in jail??....throw the anti-war protesters and any dissenters in jail???
To: Boot Hill
What a scary scenario.
I have been on mission day-trips to Provincetown (the San Fran of the East Coast) to minister to the homosexuals there (speaking the truth with love).
Maybe this summer I get arrested?
17 posted on
02/04/2005 3:44:26 AM PST by
Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
To: Boot Hill
It's a sad day when these people can face jail time for excersizing thier 1st Amendment rights.
Furthermore it's a sign of the end times when you are persecuted for being a Christian and speaking your beliefs.
19 posted on
02/04/2005 3:51:24 AM PST by
armyman
(I'm may not agree with what you say, but I will sacrifice everything to defend your right to say it.)
To: Boot Hill
This is sick. And if the Republicans cave on the judges, I'm going to be angry.
To: DirtyHarryY2K; 4lifeandliberty
23 posted on
02/04/2005 4:25:36 AM PST by
tutstar
( <{{--->< http://ripe4change.4-all.org Violations of Florida Statutes ongoing!)
To: Boot Hill
To: Boot Hill
She's another CLINTON appointee, sworn in 7/14/2000.
25 posted on
02/04/2005 4:40:09 AM PST by
Khuey
(Political correctness is ALWAYS having to say you're sorry!)
To: Boot Hill
The group's attorneys had presented as evidence their clients' First Amendment rights were violated the fact that Assistant District Attorney Charles Ehrlich told an earlier court proceeding the Christians' religious speech was "hateful, disgusting, despicable words," and "fighting words." The city can constitutionally only regulate the time, place and manner of speech, not the content. It appears that there is prima facie evidence here that the DA's office is trying regulate content, perhaps through selective enforcement against alleged "fighting words".
To: Boot Hill
They ignore the tradition of religious tolerance Penn
believed he could inculcate in his experimental City of
brotherly love. (And methinks Sir William was not promoting
Buggery-nor Sodomy--but true Christianity)
To: Boot Hill
"insufficient evidence ... regarding why any of the defendants would want to stifle their First Amendment rights."
I wonder if that's a direct quote from the ruling. It doesn't make a lot of sense. Would it work as a defense in a criminal proceeding?
"Your honor, I can't dispute that I robbed the bank but the prosecution has failed to prove WHY I robbed the bank and therefore the case should be dismissed"
36 posted on
02/04/2005 5:54:56 AM PST by
Durus
To: Boot Hill
Looks like we are heading to a dark night for this country.
37 posted on
02/04/2005 5:56:28 AM PST by
redgolum
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