[chigung]

There is nothing in the constitution that says we cannot protest our government, economy or our leaders.

[gridlock]

There is nothing in the constitution that says we cannot protest our government, economy or our leaders.

First of all, please capitalize the word Constitution, if you are referring to the US Constitution. If you are just referring to somebody's general health, you don't need to.

Secondly, show me where anybody on this thread is advocating the supression of free speech. (My own tag line excepted, naturally)

[j_k_l]

There is nothing in the constitution that says we cannot protest our government, economy or our leaders.

You could not be more correct. I also have the right to expose your motives and to say just as loud that your views are wrong.

[Paulus Invictus]

Unless they commit acts of sedition, and this is what they appear to be doing.

[mabelkitty]

Then protest Mao, Kim Il-Jong, and the governments that you are truly represented by.

Your protests have nothing to do with America.

[johnb838]

No one is saying they CAN'T do it. The discussion is whether they SHOULD do it. And what consequences they should pay for it.

Also, if you're supporting the overturning of the country I love, I'm not sure you shouldn't lose your rights. The constitution is not a suicide pact.

[IYAS9YAS]

You are correct...however, when that protest disrupts, interferes with, or harms others, it is no longer a legal protest. When an ambulance can't get through because these people won't let it, it is not a protest. When the police can't respond to other emergencies because these ninnies are turning violent and busting things up, it is not a protest. It is nothing more than vandalism, sabotage and quite possibly, manslaughter if someone dies because of their action.

[Ann Archy]

I see you are new around here.

Protesters have absolutely NO RIGHT to block traffic!! It's the second hand smoking argument isn't it...Your rights STOP where my nose begins. Their rights stop when ambulances and cars are trying to go places. THUGS.

[Skeptical constituent]

And there is nothing in the Constitution (capital "C") that says WE cannot protest the protesters protesting our government, economy or our leaders, by pointing out their financial backers and true intent.

[Green Knight]

And there's nothing in the Constitution that says we can't question the motives of those self-same people and speak out against them. And from the looks of things, the motives of the vast majority of the "peace" protestors are highly questionable.

[Chuckster]

Protest is one thing. Destruction of private property and disruption of transportation and business activity is another. Defecating in the street, moving traffic barriers and vandalizing public buildings and private business establishments are not protected free speech. They are crimes punishable by law.