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WhiskeyGrinder

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7. Unfortunately, feeling harassed and threatened is not the same as being harassed and threatened, legally.

Reply to RJ-MacReady (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 24, 2025, 11:17 AM

Feb 2025

A good exercise is to think about the behavior you want to outlaw/punish when it comes to antis and then think about how those same regulations might apply to striking workers or other protestors. It's difficult if not impossible to pick and choose the speech you want to control in this case.

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blue states and anti choice protestors [View all] RJ-MacReady Feb 2025 OP

Physical force by whom? Why only blue states? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #1

red states wouldn't care RJ-MacReady Feb 2025 #2

Different states have different laws about self-defense, but the burden of proof is on the person defending themselves. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #6

I think you answered DeepWinter Feb 2025 #3

agreed RJ-MacReady Feb 2025 #5

Unfortunately, feeling harassed and threatened is not the same as being harassed and threatened, legally. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #7

Here in New Haven, we provided escorts for women seeking our care against the protesters. CTyankee Feb 2025 #9

Unless it arises to fighting words exboyfil Feb 2025 #4

Blue states should pay for armed security guards DBoon Feb 2025 #8

Good answer 👍 MustLoveBeagles Feb 2025 #10

I have said for years drmeow Feb 2025 #11

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