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You have the right to yell "FIRE" but not in a crowded theatre. In theory, we are all the same. In reality, we are not. Some groups are more dangerous than others. That's why rap concerts have more security than symphony concerts. The Secret Service will look at the group and determine where they should be. You are still allowed to protest. You are not guaranteed front and center.

87 posted on 09/24/2003 11:39:12 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)

The Secret Service will look at the group and determine where they should be.

I have a strong feeling it will be Karl Rove, and not the SS who will be deciding where protesters will be.

This policy was begun under Clinton. It was purely political then, its purely political now. It's one of those things that was going to change "just as soon as the adults were in charge".

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. I won't be fooled again.

92 posted on 09/24/2003 11:43:05 AM PDT by freeeee (I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it)

I think you're missing the point. They aren't looking at each group and determining if they're more dangerous than others. They are not allowing ANY group or individual to protest at presidential appearances. If you took a sign to a Bush appearance that said "Bush was wrong to sign the farm bill. Down with big government!" they would put you with all the other protester - out of sight and out of mind. If you had a sign that said "Bush Rocks!", you would be allow into the appearance. The content of your message is the only determining factor as to whether you message is heard.

Rights that don't apply to everyone aren't rights at all, they're privileges.

And it ain't called the Bill of Privileges.