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To: jobim
public sidewalk Public spaces like sidewalks have a public purpose, just like Gracie Mansion (NYC Mayor's residence) does. Some of us respect those public purposes and some of us don't.

ML/NJ

11 posted on 03/29/2012 5:34:20 PM PDT by ml/nj
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To: ml/nj

This is not a question of decorum, but of the law. I cited the example of the abort mill as an example of a method to have others hear what you want them to hear. Of course the mill is private, and when the staff gets onto the scheme, the prolifers are run out. The sidewalk is used by many groups to get a message out, and this is lawful when they violate no local ordinances, such as harrassment, blocking, nudity, etc. I, on behalf of this pastor, am addressing what is within the confines of the law. Has the pastor broken the law? So far, there is nothing to support that. Do you agree that the police can remove him without having any statute?


12 posted on 03/29/2012 6:03:17 PM PDT by jobim (.)
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To: ml/nj

The public purpose of the public location is irrelevant for purposes of the 1st Amendment. You are creating a false standard...I suggest you read up on the proper exercise of the 1st Amendment because you clearly do not know what you are talking about.


13 posted on 03/29/2012 6:13:05 PM PDT by The Unknown Republican
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