We don't need no stinkin' permits.
Posted on 03/29/2009 8:56:29 AM PDT by Jay777
Remember this report from our nation’s history?
CNN (Continental News Network) Boston, 1773: The city of Boston canceled a proposed protest over tea taxes today, citing the fear that too many people dressed as Indians would be gathered near the wharves. Organizers expressed sadness over the cancellation, but meekly returned to their homes fearful of upsetting the officers of the Crown. Taxmen breathed a sigh of relief as the tar and feathers were put away not to be used this day.
You don’t remember that pre-revolutionary history? I should say you shouldn’t, because it didn’t happen. But flash forward a few hundred years and you’ll find it is happening today in Cape Coral, Florida where city officials canceled a tax day tea party gathering because they “feel too many people could show-up.”
(Excerpt) Read more at stoptheaclu.com ...
We should not have to ask permission to assemble ourselves peaceably.
If we do, then that is one more thing that needs to be protested at the tea parties.
Party on!
This action can’t be allowed to stand.
There is a wrestling term for “Tea Bagging” I would like to tea bag a few City Officials.
The government can’t cancel protest.
Oh goody! They stepped in it big time now! This will serve to further infuriate folks!!
Rush will have fun with this one tomorrow!
Tar+feathers+control freak politicians = TEA PARTY
We don't need no stinkin' permits.
The List, Ping
Exactly right!
IT AIN'T YOUR PARTY!
Every cause must have their John Brown’s...
It is a shame that they pull crap like this because it only incites people to a different level.
It would be better to settle this civilly...
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
A tax protest scheduled for 5 p.m. April 1 in Jaycee Park has been canceled.
Organizer Lynn Rosko said she was informed events of more than 500 people require permits, insurance and other provisions, possibly costing thousands. Rosko said she had not known of the requirements or estimated a crowd exceeding 500 when she first planned the event.
“In light of these requirements,” Rosko said, “it is with regret that I will no longer be sponsoring/organizing any gathering of people at any city park or facility for a Tea Party on April 1.”
Rosko encouraged residents to attend another gathering at 5 p.m. April 15 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers.
http://search.news-press.com/sp?aff=1101&skin=100&keywords=tea+party
I think people will still show up, maybe even more now.
Now the shoe is on the other foot.
I think the proper phase is now a big boot is on the other foot, people are mad as hell and now they are going to start kicking!
My previous post only applied to congress, but the state of Mass. has an old history allowing freedom of assembly.
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http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/paper57.html
In 1776, Pennsylvania’s declaration of rights guaranteed peaceable assembly, being the first state to recognize this right. Interestingly, in 1670, William Penn, the founder of the colony, was arrested on Gracechurch Street, London, for giving a sermon to a group of Quakers in the street in front of his church. London officials had locked the hall and forbidden Penn “to preach in any building” so he took his sermon to the streets. “He was charged with unlawful, tumultuous assembly that disturbed the king’s peace. The judge in the case tried to force the jury to return a verdict of guilty for William Penn…
This was a bitter memory for those who believed in religious freedom and the right for people to assemble peacefully” (FACT). Later declarations of rights gave citizens of other states the right to peaceful assembly - North Carolina (1776), Massachusetts (1790), and New Hampshire (1784).
This is the reason we are having our tea party on private property. Any gathering with amplified sound requires a permit.
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