Just when you thought the government couldn’t ruin the First Amendment any further: The House of Representatives approved a bill on Monday that outlaws protests in instances where some government officials are nearby, whether or not you even know it.
The US House of Representatives voted 388-to-3 in favor of H.R. 347 late Monday, a bill which is being dubbed the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011. In the bill, Congress officially makes it illegal to trespass on the grounds of the White House, which, on the surface, seems not just harmless and necessary, but somewhat shocking that such a rule isn’t already on the books. The wording in the bill, however, extends to allow the government to go after much more than tourists that transverse the wrought iron White House fence.
Under the act, the government is also given the power to bring charges against Americans engaged in political protest anywhere in the country.
Under current law, White House trespassers are prosecuted under a local ordinance, a Washington, DC legislation that can bring misdemeanor charges for anyone trying to get close to the president without authorization. Under H.R. 347, a federal law will formally be applied to such instances, but will also allow the government to bring charges to protesters, demonstrators and activists at political events and other outings across America.
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Democratic and Republican National Conventions are covered.
ReplyDeleteI really think they want a civil war, because they think they can win it.
One poster had it right. A million man armed march on Washington. Lets see them stop that one.
I'm with Toaster, I think the motherfuckers are wanting a backhanded slap in the fucking chops and are sure asking for it. They just keep pushing a little more each time, and when we won't take a stand against this shit, it gives them more bravado to do it again, and they will, as soon as they can craft another bill to protect their scumbag worthless asses. (they hope)
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