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...you have the right to stand on a corner, and hold up a sign basically saying whatever you want. However....should you choose to hold up that sign in the middle of the street, blocking traffic, you are no longer protesting, you are breaking the law and should expect to pay the consequences.

I agree.. yes it seems reasonable.

"Protestors" today feel that they have the right to cause civil disobedience, and then also be unaccountable for their actions. There is nothing wrong with speaking your mind in this country....it's when you infringe upon the RIGHTS of others to live their lives that you run into trouble and should pay the consequences.

Yes, if it goes out of hand, its not unreasonable for the authorities to take appropriate measures, especially to uphold the law of the land.

The problem I was referring to is when people deny others the right to protest itself.. And some people are implying that those who disagree with them shouldnt be allowed to protest (or even express their opinion).. then the issue becomes a matter of surrendering one's individual freedom of expression. They are inadvertently endorsing fascism.

Afterall, if people want to protest peacefully, its a sign of a healthy democracy..

And some people are implying that those who disagree with them shouldnt be allowed to protest (or even express their opinion)...

This type of generalization won't cut it. If you believe some individual(s) on this thread are implying that, it is up to you to respond directly to those individuals, so that they have the opportunity to respond directly to your statement.

Glad to see you are enjoying your stay in America.

Afterall, if people want to protest peacefully, its a sign of a healthy democracy..

I completely agree with this statement. I will always stand up for the people's right to assemble peaceably. "Protestors" lately have gotten ridiculously out of control.