Posted on 02/17/2005 9:53:20 AM PST by Free and Armed
In what is being hailed as a victory for free speech, a judge in Philadelphia today dismissed all criminal charges against four Christians who were arrested for evangelizing at an outdoor homosexual event.
Judge Pamela Dembe of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas dismissed the charges, saying that she found no basis whatsoever for any of them...
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Whoo Hoooooooo!!!!!!! Now sue the city for civil rights damages!
Suing the city just sues the taxpayers. It's be more fun to sue the accusers for filing a false report...
YAY!!!!!
The former defendants should sue the homo-fascist Pinkshirts who instigated these charges for malicious prosecution. To coin a phrase, they should hand the homos' ASSES to them.
These Christians were executing their right of peaceful assembly.
If anything the 'pink brigade' should have been arrested for their actions.
Since when is telling the truth "unpopular speech"? Getting past that, it was a good decision.
Great to see the charges dropped! Finally, a judge with sense.
They should sue the prosecutor (not sure if that's possible. Sue the city, otherwise), and they should sue the people that brought charges on them. And they should make sure it hurts.
But, they may not do any of that. It depends on what type of Christian they are.
There are alot more people interested in this and I think there is a ping list around somewhere.
ABSOLUTELY!!
This is a most awesome outcome. Congratulations to all those in Philly who kept the FAITH, and didn't give up on GOD's ability to rescue them.
EXCELLENT NEWS!!!! But those charges never should have been brought to begin with.
This is as it should be. No charges should ever have been filed.
"sue the accusers for filing a false report"
This is even better. But .. it's going to take lots of funds to do this. And .. be prepared it could take years.
However, the group should do whatever they feel GOD wants them to do - and no more. Because .. if GOD's not in it they will not win.
The DA in this case is just as guilty. Stating that reading from the Bible are "fighting words".
Is this an elected position ..?? If it is .. his words and actions will not set good with voters.
The taxpayers should be careful who they elect.
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