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In reply to the discussion: ICE ran over protester in LA [View all]MineralMan
(150,921 posts)I do not owe you any further explanation. Now, I would not, personally stand in front of a vehicle to block it. Not alone. However, in the 1960s, I have locked arms with a group of people to block vehicles from moving. I was protesting a war, along with many, many others. The vehicle did not pass. It did not run over us. It stopped until we made way for it.
Protests take many forms. Often, they take place in public streets. You claimed that protesting in the street is not a real "protest." I disagreed with you, and have participated in such protests in the past.
I do not have to justify my opinion for you. I can simply state it, as I have done in this case.
You do not have any overriding authority over me. Nope. I will state my opinion as I choose. Injuring a protestor on foot with a vehicle is an assault. Protesting is a legal activity. It is protected by the Constitution.
