Punish Anti-War Anarchists

ChronWatch.com ^ | March 21, 2003 | Kevin Willmann

[Wallace T.]

THE POLICE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WILL NOT TAKE SERIOUS STEPS TO STOP PROTESTORS.

True. The most virulent demonstrations have taken place in those cities, such as San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, etc., where the city councils have passed antiwar resolutions. In the three cities I have mentioned above, the governors of the respective states are Democrats and are unlikely to override the lenient treatment afforded by liberal Democrat-run city governments by sending in state troopers or the National Guard. Short of a declaration of war, which has not been made, the Feds can't send in troops or Federal law enforcement officers and arrest the antiwar vermin on sedition charges.

It may be that the true Americans of such cities have no alternative but to deal with these drug-addled, brain dead scum if the local authorities won't do so.

[goodseedhomeschool]

I would like the people to simply obey the law and have respect for this country during war time. These protesters are obstructing the law every day. Painting on public buildings, going nude, blocking traffic, etc. There are already laws against this.
I think though, in time of high security, to obstruct the law from protecting us, maybe a special "law". I don't know.

[annalex]

I have trouble parsing your last sentence.

Enforcement of existing laws -- agree wholeheartedly.

Taking into consideration the ability of police to ensure order as they issue demonstration permits -- sure.

Laws against the First Amendment -- no.

This country needs all aspects of popular opinion heard.

[goodseedhomeschool]

Well see, here is the problem. The protesters do not represent the majority opinion in this country by any stretch of the imagination. We have heard them OVER AND OVER AND OVER, yet, they continue to say nothing of real importance. They are not speaking for the majority of our country, although the media would like us to believe that they are. They are also obstructing this country from ridding itself of terrorism. YOu truely sound as if you support and admire them. I have no doubt that you do. You may even be one of them for all I know. So I will take my leave now. Thank you for the stimulating posts. GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! GOD BLESS OUR GREAT PRESIDENT (even if liberals don't agree).

[annalex]

I think that the war on Iraq is not in the US national interest and detracts from the war on terrorism. Many, particuarly on the left, oppose this war for a variety of reasons, to which I don't subscribe. Whether or not my opinion, yours, or any of the leftist protesters is in the majority is wholly irrelevant to whether or not these opionions are correct.

But the issue is the legality of the protests, not the opinions therein. Do you you or do you not, think that a protest is illegitimate as such? If you do, you have a problem with the First Amendment.

[jriemer]

Anarchists Suck Ping

[annalex]

This is what Justin Raimondo, who opposes the war in Iraq, wrote about the protesters:

The outrageous disruptions launched by alleged "antiwar" protesters in San Francisco had nothing to do with opposition to the war, nothing to do with changing the foreign policy of this country, and no rational person could possibly endorse them.

Masked thugs stopped cars, and tried to drag people out. These "peaceful" protesters had quite an array of weapons: stun guns, crowbars, brass knuckles, and other instruments of mayhem were confiscated from arrested demonstrators. They deliberately blocked streets, tied up the entire city for 8 hours, broke windows, threw rocks, and wreaked havoc, acting like the hooligans they are. Some of them wore masks, demonstrating that they are also cowards. News crews were assaulted with spraypaint, rocks, and other objects.

[...]

It's an outrage that they have been allowed to get away with this. The San Francisco Police Department tells us that these people were mostly cited and immediately released, but if they are arrested again they will be charged. What nonsense! Can anyone imagine what would happen if pro-war demonstrators went on a violent rampage in San Francisco? They would be charged with felony riot and thrown in jail for years.

San Francisco Rabble Brings Discredit on Antiwar Movement

I agree with him. But neither he or I advocate banning the protests as such, and no conservative should.

[goodseedhomeschool]

I don't have a problem with the First Amendment at all. I just think that perhaps people need to practice a little more common sense and more appreciation for a country that gives them more rights than ANY OTHER COUNTRY ON EARTH! WISDOM IS NOT RAMPANT AMONG LIBERALS.

[Wavyhill]

Bush, you liar. We're going to set your ass on fire. No, you're not. You're too cowardly. If you came face to face with him, you'd mess your pants and run home to hide under your whoring mother's fat rolls. In a time of war, it is also sedition. Incorrect. It is treason. Since the penalty for that crime is death, these "people" should be treated accordingly. And if the government won't do it...well, we are the militia.