Tell Sherrod Brown He Needs to Get Himself Arrested . .

[FairWinds]

I just called his office with that advice, and would urge you to do the same.

He needs to march himself over to the US Trade Rep's office,
grab a copy of the TPP, walk out, and challenge security to arrest him.

The subsequent publicity will help our cause.

He might do it as part of a group of concerned Congress members -
such as Alan Grayson, Barbara Boxer, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and . . .?

[JI7]

1. how did they responds to that advice ?

[leftofcool]

2. No, the publicity will make us look stupid!

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

3. Stupid for wanting to show the people a trade bill that will massively effect our lives?

[leftofcool]

6. No, stupid for a Democrat getting arrested.

I would be in the news for months and absolutely no one would think that he had accomplished anything.

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

8. Did you miss the 60's ?, never mind, no point in us discussing this, seriously

[FairWinds]

4. A polite young intern at his Cleveland office

took the message.

Did ML King "look stupid" for getting arrested?

NO.

[leftofcool]

7. MLK wasn't holding a Senate office.

But, please proceed and see how it works out for you and Senator Brown.

[Cheese Sandwich]

5. I will chip in bail money

[KittyWampus]

9. that is actually kind of a good idea. BUT, it's only OK IYAR.

[ieoeja]

10. US Constitution. Article 1. Section 6.

The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

[FairWinds]

11. Hey, "anything but left" . .

It is common for members of Congress to get themselves arrested . .

And yes, it does draw attention to their issues - from Aparthied to Immigration.

This gent is one of my personal heroes . .

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/10/08/204733/rep-john-lewis-busted-for-45th.html

How about some full disclosure, "left"? What is your connection to the TPP?
Ever been to a protest? Ever been arrested?

Spit on the sidewalk?

I'd find it amazing if you turned out to be any kind of Dem at all.

I just don't believe it.

[former9thward]

12. They would not arrest him.

They would take back the TPP materials and politely escort him to the sidewalk. They are not that dumb.