[Vigilant1]

First Amendment freedom of expression applies to *all* groups, even very unpopular ones. In fact, unpopular speech is the most important thing to protect, as it is the first attacked. Free speech protections must not be eroded just because assh*les take advantage of that inalienable right. The correct response here is to use your free speech to counterprotest.

[omega4179]

Exactly we do not want to end up like Finland where anti Immigration speech is illegal and strictly enforced.

[DilJective]

I agree with the premise/concept of free speech, but I think we disagree that preventing a parade does not infringe upon that right. They still can "speak" on the street, in the papers, the internet, and to anyone who chooses to listen. Receiving permission from your neighbors to block public streets to speak your mind is not a constitutional right, as has been demonstrated by fringe protest groups getting permission to "join" parades they have nothing to do with (i.e.: gays in St. Patrick's Day parades, Indians in Columbus Day parades). However, I doubt permission would be granted to any counter groups to participate in this parade.

Just my two-cents.