Judge Declares Freedom of Speech Costs $18.2 Million, But Is Not For Sale.
Grass More Important Than the Rights of Americans to Peaceably Gather
Federal Judge William H. Pauley III, forgetting that his rights will be abridged by this ruling, has declared that it is more important to preserve the grass in Central Park than the rights of Americans to peaceably gather to exercise their freedom of speech. Quoting the judge's decision,
Since the lawn renovation cost $18.2 million, it is obvious that is our price for freedom of speech. Does intense public interest mean that a lot of people want to go and express their opinions? Was there any evidence of illegal activity planned? Or is it the people who want to rally just have the wrong opinions? Is this still America?
As I understand it, grass can be replanted. How about our FREEDOMS?
Grass More Important Than the Rights of Americans to Peaceably Gather
Federal Judge William H. Pauley III, forgetting that his rights will be abridged by this ruling, has declared that it is more important to preserve the grass in Central Park than the rights of Americans to peaceably gather to exercise their freedom of speech. Quoting the judge's decision,
...the intense public interest (emphasis added) in these proposed events...could...destroy the Great Lawn. ...destruction of the lawn would be a terrible thing.
Since the lawn renovation cost $18.2 million, it is obvious that is our price for freedom of speech. Does intense public interest mean that a lot of people want to go and express their opinions? Was there any evidence of illegal activity planned? Or is it the people who want to rally just have the wrong opinions? Is this still America?
As I understand it, grass can be replanted. How about our FREEDOMS?
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