[randita]

No need for any new laws in handling the protestors. If they block traffic or cause other types of mayhem, they are disturbing the peace. There are already fines for that.

Freedom of speech doesn't mean you are free to do or say anything, irregardless of its effect of other people. There is a limit.

[Naspino]

A $50 fine doesn't equate to paying a police officer 4 hours of overtime to stand, watch, and protect the protester so that no one puts a pipe through their skull. In addition to the $50 fine the protesters need to pay any overtime associated with their protection.