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WilliamPitt

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13. Um...

Reply to derby378 (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2013, 06:20 PM

Nov 2013

The First Amendment only protects your from government intrusion on your free speech.

I am not the government. Thus, I can tell you or anyone else to shut the fuck up, and the First Amendment will remain unmolested.

Constitution 101.

Just sayin'.

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Okay, people, take a deep breath and let's come to a consensus... [View all] derby378 Nov 2013 OP

Yes. Jackpine Radical Nov 2013 #1

It's beyond counterproductive derby378 Nov 2013 #3

Showing up to a peaceful protest with implements of death and destruction etherealtruth Nov 2013 #2

Black Panthers? derby378 Nov 2013 #4

They were protesting against an establishment who also had guns Major Nikon Nov 2013 #11

And these ladies were have a lunch meeting. MissMarple Nov 2013 #12

I am with you! etherealtruth Nov 2013 #18

Agreed! nt cry baby Nov 2013 #5

Evolution shows that the threatening gesture is a common move by the dominant. It's uncivilized ancianita Nov 2013 #6

There is a certain analogy from TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE that comes to mind... derby378 Nov 2013 #8

Agreed. AtheistCrusader Nov 2013 #7

It's also one step away from an "accident." ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #9

Agree 100% alfie Nov 2013 #10

Um... WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #13

True, but when you tell me to STFU, are you doing it while waving a Glock at my head? derby378 Nov 2013 #15

Absolutely. LoisB Nov 2013 #14

I agree: people should have the right and opportunity to express their ideas, thoughts, petronius Nov 2013 #16

Agree & K&R trof Nov 2013 #17