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10. As long as they aren't brandishing, they aren't breaking the law.

Fri May 1, 2020, 03:26 PM

May 2020

It's a pretty stupid thing for them to do though, and will result in new laws if they fuck up even a tiny bit.

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It is widely understood that "freedom of speech" does not license someone to stand up [View all] Atticus Apr 2020 OP

Terrorists spreading a deadly Virus. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #1

They weren't "allowed in" they pushed their way in. SoonerPride Apr 2020 #3

Thanks, found a thread with links. crickets Apr 2020 #6

They can't be arrested because the N.R.A. backed legislature 3Hotdogs May 2020 #14

Well, the longer they're out there, the more of them get sick. NNadir Apr 2020 #4

further, it is illegal to start a fire in a theater. mopinko Apr 2020 #5

Rhetorical question, but... TDale313 Apr 2020 #7

Nah they would have secretly evacuated the legislators and staff... 47of74 May 2020 #11

If only they were non-white ffr Apr 2020 #9

As long as they aren't brandishing, they aren't breaking the law. AtheistCrusader May 2020 #10

I don't think carrying assault weapons should be considered a peaceful protest Zing Zing Zingbah May 2020 #12

There are traditional common-law exceptions to freedom of speech The Mouth May 2020 #13