Since when is the halting of another person's free movement and allowing them to leave only after they call or agree to call the DA's office considered a peaceful protest?
Holding signs with messages, yelling and using bull horns to get one's message out to the public, offering to assist people with understanding their message and point of view are all consistent with free speech. Halting movement on public sidewalks or public streets and then forcing people to do their bidding crosses the line and should not be tolerated.
Would these so called protesters be ok with a group of people blocking the entrance to HSU and only allowing entrance or exit to/from HSU only after agreeing to call the DA's office and demanding no charges against Zoellner be filed? I think not and rightfully so.
Re: “Tensions Escalate During Saturday Protest in Arcata”
Since when is the halting of another person's free movement and allowing them to leave only after they call or agree to call the DA's office considered a peaceful protest?
Holding signs with messages, yelling and using bull horns to get one's message out to the public, offering to assist people with understanding their message and point of view are all consistent with free speech. Halting movement on public sidewalks or public streets and then forcing people to do their bidding crosses the line and should not be tolerated.
Would these so called protesters be ok with a group of people blocking the entrance to HSU and only allowing entrance or exit to/from HSU only after agreeing to call the DA's office and demanding no charges against Zoellner be filed? I think not and rightfully so.