[imardmd1]

Citizens have a right to travel freely on the public roads and areas in their cities.

The intent of the response of police to thuggish disruptions of it is to restore order and keep the freedom of right-of-way secure.

[freedumb2003]

>>The intent of the response of police to thuggish disruptions of it is to restore order and keep the freedom of right-of-way secure.<<

I assume you meant “purpose.” Of course the intent is to let the thugs have their way out of fear of being sued, prosecuted or just lynched (and yes, I use that word on purpose).