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Originally Posted by intangible child  McConnell was also warned that he would be arrested if he returned to the market, even though it is public property.
McConnell was charged with trespassing; he faces 90 days in jail and a $500 fine | He was arrested for trespassing on public property? WTF? Quote:
Originally Posted by intangible child Officials said kicking him out has nothing to do with politics but with
fears that the atmosphere fostered by McConnell and his supporters would create a safety hazard. (Mayor Peter Fosselman even cancelled last Saturday's market.) | Yup, you heard it folks. A 74-year old man selling politically charged buttons is deemed a safety hazard. But of course this has nothing to do with politics...
Hmmm, I guess ideas can be dangerous things after all... ...so dangerous, they must be silenced.
This is a flagrant violation of free speech rights. |