“While many people might disagree with statements made by those involved in the Malheur takeover, Americans have a fundamental right to freedom of speech,” the ACLU of Oregon declared in a position statement on charges against Santilli. “We can all agree that we should not hold members of the media or protesters in jail without bail simply because they have shocking or abhorrent views. These are principles that we must stand by, even when we disagree with the message of the speaker.” [More]
Love him or hate him, if the government gets away with its prosecution of Pete Santilli, freedom of expression and freedom of the press will be effectively quashed.
Now that they have charges preferred against the protesters, watch the feds complete the land grab with asset forfeiture laws. That's what this whole thing in Oregon is about.
ReplyDeleteAnd WE best keep silent or go to Jail for Freedom of Mind!
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