Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

3Hotdogs

(12,378 posts)

14. They can't be arrested because the N.R.A. backed legislature

Reply to crickets (Reply #6)

Sun May 3, 2020, 08:21 AM

May 2020

passed open carry laws to allow this.

Now, their action is biting them in the ass and they don't know what to do about it. If they try to revoke the open carry laws, there will be armed assh-- sorry, protestors at their houses, following them and their families ...

So there, you have it.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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 were allowed into the legislative chamber with guns? That's insane. nt crickets Apr 2020 #2

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

In a country where the rule of law, hell in a country that has any rules, you would be correct. old guy Apr 2020 #8

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