Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: acsrp38
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

I'm no lawyer or scholar but my understanding is that since the Constitution declares the right to peaceful assembly, no state can write a law restricting that right.
Perhaps I'm just too naive .... and freedom loving.
42 posted on 04/11/2009 10:44:38 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies ]


To: oh8eleven

I am not saying that the state or local government can trump the Constitution. But the orignal intent of the founders was that the Constitution limited the federal government.

The government also has the responsibility to “secure domestic tranquility”. As in protect from violence by a mob.

The states and cities cannot trump the Constitution, but they can regulate. They can require permits. hold the organization responsible for damage or injury, they can require you to provide security.

I think in the case here we are talking about the local government hypocrasy and prejudice.

We are agreeing with the premise but for different reasons.

By the way, do you think you can hold a protest on private property?? Can I restrict your right to speech, assembly, or prevent you from practicing your religion in my front yard???


44 posted on 04/11/2009 11:37:12 AM PDT by acsrp38 (arrogant and derisive and proud of it)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson