Posted on 08/28/2005 4:01:48 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
“This is our rally and you can't do that here,” he said, only for Robinson to insist he was within his rights.
Camera crews rushed in and Taylor turned to face them.
“To all the media here, this sign is not representative of the crowd here today,” Taylor announced. Some of the crowd around Robinson came forward to shake his hand, while others chanted, “Idiot, go home.”
The two men then squared off and raised their voices.
“Just get outta here!” Robinson yelled, and aimed a kick at Taylor's midsection. Taylor called for security, and a young Woodway policeman quickly showed up.
“I have the right to freedom of speech,” Robinson said.
Robinson continued to protest loudly as police handcuffed him and led him away. .....***
Yes!!
Bump to Post #21.
Check Post #21.
Sounds like assault. Battery if the kick connected. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Exactly. His freedom of speech ended when his foot met Taylor's midsection.
Thank you for the clarification, it is much appreciated.
Bump to post 21
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