That would be tyranny, which applies when a state has become unreasonable and therefore unjust/un-free. Plus...I doubt a WWII vet cares much about having a criminal record the last few years they have. To once more assault a barricade in a fight for liberty...
Theres no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there arent enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens?
Whats there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted and you create a nation of law-breakers and then you cash in on guilt. Now thats the system, Mr. Rearden, thats the game, and once you understand it, youll be much easier to deal with. Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
Better yet....
Use the same techniques as the leftie scum use....
Imagine a hundred vets in WheelChairs all locked together with chains and thick plastic pipe surrounding the memorial....