Happy Juneteenth

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by spence

On one side you have people protesting for change the country thinks necessary, the other an event organized to stroke a fragile man's ego.

Not quite the same.

I don't think there should have been a rally, and I don't think there should have been protests that go against what was considered THEN necessary precautions (masks and six feet). I do not condone the violence.

With that said it sounds like, For You, it is OK for the people protesting to conduct their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble but not OK for Trump Supporters First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't think there should have been a rally, and I don't think there should have been protests that go against what was considered THEN necessary precautions (masks and six feet). I do not condone the violence.

With that said it sounds like, For You, it is OK for the people protesting to conduct their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble but not OK for Trump Supporters First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

This is a keen observation that any snowflake will dismiss as context
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[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by JohnR

With that said it sounds like, For You, it is OK for the people protesting to conduct their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble but not OK for Trump Supporters First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

Let's not forget that when people gathered at the State House to protest because they just wanted the economy to open up and go back to work, they were called "Ignorant" and "Selfish" and need to "Stay Home" and "Save Lives". 3 weeks later and that didn't matter any more.
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[wdmso]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't think there should have been a rally, and I don't think there should have been protests that go against what was considered THEN necessary precautions (masks and six feet). I do not condone the violence.

With that said it sounds like, For You, it is OK for the people protesting to conduct their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble but not OK for Trump Supporters First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

Another red herring argument .. criticism of Trumps rallies have nothing to do with restrictions on Trump fans 1st amendment rights..

And had everything to do with the Potus ingnoring the disease put his supporters and the public at risk for his own benfit ..

Thankfully only 6500 people took trumps bait and the rest stayed home ..
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[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I don't think there should have been a rally, and I don't think there should have been protests that go against what was considered THEN necessary precautions (masks and six feet). I do not condone the violence.

With that said it sounds like, For You, it is OK for the people protesting to conduct their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble but not OK for Trump Supporters First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.

The protests are organic, they are the will of the people. The Trump rally is inorganic, it is the desire of a man. That's not to say the protests carry no risk, but even with large groups they are for the most part spread out outdoors with the majority wearing masks.

Further look at the output, protests are leading to meaningful change, the Trump rally was an embarrassment.

It's not a binary call but neither is there parity.

[detbuch]

Originally Posted by spence

The protests are organic, they are the will of the people.

The Trump rally is inorganic, it is the desire of a man.

The protests are the "will" of SOME people. And they don't erupt spontaneously, but are started and coordinated by some group or organization.

The Trump rally is inherently, similar to "protests" insofar as being "organic" (the will of some people to attend and coordinated by an organization). They are affirmative as opposed to being a complaint.