You know what? the truth is they can't handle real criminals, Chicago police and the terrorists are no different they're only good at abusing innocent civilians who did nothing wrong but to express their freedom of speech. Chicago police are like mobsters, what a shame!
Last time I checked the whole nation is a "freedom of speech" zone. same for the freedom of speech for street performers who are being limited to certain areas.
chicago has no freedom, you cannot sell or street perform without a permit. both of wich are not supposed to necessary in a free democracy. freedoms are supposed to be everywhere not just certain areas. it's freedom of speech not pay for the ability to ask permision. If homeless peole can win $75million , then buskers and peddlers are worth way more.
I would like to add that I agree with your opions that the war is unjust and we should not be in Iraq at all. However I think if you want to protest to in front of the whiter house in Washington DC that would be altoment civil disobodence.
At events like taste of Chicago you need to have a permit to hold a protest those are the RULES!!!! No if's and's or but's. Next time get a permit I hope you know what free speach is. You were obsturcting taste pedestien traffic it is an arrestable offensive with all due respect
No "RULES" Over Power the Constitution of the United States. It is the Law of the land and cannot be overturned by local Government. The Constitution said NOTHING about "Free Speech Zones". The polices were breaking the "RULES" of the Constitution.
I see wilmette's point, what if protestors decided to protest in front of your driveway disabling you from going to work. the police are there to protect others free rights from stepping onto your rights is all. all the vendors and booths have to pay to setup, why not these guys?
though, chicago police is currently the cities largest gang at the moment.
its hard enough to get around durring the taste regardless, July 3, 2008 the attendance was 2.1 million ppl to watch the fireworks. PAIN
Since when do you need a permit to pass out flyers at the Taste of Chicago? Please don't be blinded by the bullsh@t!! If you stand in front of the Daley center passing out flyers that he is a crooked mayor, don't you think it would only be moments before they told you that was not allowed? The truth is that Democracy is an illusion.
u can have free speech as long as u do not impede anothers' free speech. for example, if u block an army recruiters door. u are blocking people from listening to the army recruiters speech. just because you are repulsed by the army recruiter does not mean you can deny others from listening, therefore it is an arrestable offense. you are actually blocking free speech. permits are needed to provide medical and police services to the people protesting.
Protesters in this video weren't impeding anyone's free speech, only trying talk to people and hand out information near the recruitment booth. Had we been blocking access, I might agree with you, but we were not.
u need a permit to protest at a public funtion like taste of chicago like the military recruiters attained. i know freedom of speech is alive and well because i have to listen to your bullshit on youtube. why the police didn't go to court is because it is bullshit not because they are wrong.
America is not free the day I have to keep a straight face when someone says "PERMIT TO PROTEST at a PUBLIC function". if what you say is true.. I think I'll preotest. Side note- All over the world we are a joke. among other reasons we Say we fight for freedom.. WHAT FREEDOM? WHERE? You can get arressted for protesting? and have you heard of "designated protesting areas"?! I'll protest in the damn street if I want. American or not I AM A FREE CITIZEN!
Nope, whole USA is a "free speech zone" and police are not free to make up their own laws or even obey orders not based on the law. Also, everyone arrested here was aquitted, another waste of city money by the CPD.
Freakin' hippies! Everyone has a right to join the military. if u don't want to thats your right but maybe some people actually want the honor to serve their country.
Keep posting. Eventually people will cop on to the truth. The UK & US are basically copying each other with this damnable Gestapo-type behavior. Inexcusable.
hey, check out this jackass who posted some bullshit on my video about what happened. he seems to think we were engaging in "mob action" and that we "taunted" the cops with our "commie horseshit." wow, incredibly insightful isn't it?
free speech seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs. i guess we could try and raise tens of thousands of dollars and get our own booth, but i would call that expensive speech.
You know what? the truth is they can't handle real criminals, Chicago police and the terrorists are no different they're only good at abusing innocent civilians who did nothing wrong but to express their freedom of speech. Chicago police are like mobsters, what a shame!
tawhay 2 years ago
Last time I checked the whole nation is a "freedom of speech" zone. same for the freedom of speech for street performers who are being limited to certain areas.
circusboy90210 3 years ago
chicago has no freedom, you cannot sell or street perform without a permit. both of wich are not supposed to necessary in a free democracy. freedoms are supposed to be everywhere not just certain areas. it's freedom of speech not pay for the ability to ask permision. If homeless peole can win $75million , then buskers and peddlers are worth way more.
circusboy90210 3 years ago
Stand up for your rights!....We the people have freedom of speech..unless there upon is physical assult,which i did not see here.
chichild 3 years ago
I would like to add that I agree with your opions that the war is unjust and we should not be in Iraq at all. However I think if you want to protest to in front of the whiter house in Washington DC that would be altoment civil disobodence.
wilmette2210 4 years ago
At events like taste of Chicago you need to have a permit to hold a protest those are the RULES!!!! No if's and's or but's. Next time get a permit I hope you know what free speach is. You were obsturcting taste pedestien traffic it is an arrestable offensive with all due respect
wilmette2210 4 years ago
No "RULES" Over Power the Constitution of the United States. It is the Law of the land and cannot be overturned by local Government. The Constitution said NOTHING about "Free Speech Zones". The polices were breaking the "RULES" of the Constitution.
NsOakland6 3 years ago
I see wilmette's point, what if protestors decided to protest in front of your driveway disabling you from going to work. the police are there to protect others free rights from stepping onto your rights is all. all the vendors and booths have to pay to setup, why not these guys?
though, chicago police is currently the cities largest gang at the moment.
its hard enough to get around durring the taste regardless, July 3, 2008 the attendance was 2.1 million ppl to watch the fireworks. PAIN
JFizoust 2 years ago
Since when do you need a permit to pass out flyers at the Taste of Chicago? Please don't be blinded by the bullsh@t!! If you stand in front of the Daley center passing out flyers that he is a crooked mayor, don't you think it would only be moments before they told you that was not allowed? The truth is that Democracy is an illusion.
DaScribePoetry 4 years ago
u can have free speech as long as u do not impede anothers' free speech. for example, if u block an army recruiters door. u are blocking people from listening to the army recruiters speech. just because you are repulsed by the army recruiter does not mean you can deny others from listening, therefore it is an arrestable offense. you are actually blocking free speech. permits are needed to provide medical and police services to the people protesting.
jpatt2 4 years ago
Protesters in this video weren't impeding anyone's free speech, only trying talk to people and hand out information near the recruitment booth. Had we been blocking access, I might agree with you, but we were not.
activistvideos 4 years ago
u assemnled in a place where u need a permit.
jpatt2 4 years ago
u need a permit to protest at a public funtion like taste of chicago like the military recruiters attained. i know freedom of speech is alive and well because i have to listen to your bullshit on youtube. why the police didn't go to court is because it is bullshit not because they are wrong.
jpatt2 4 years ago
JPATT2
America is not free the day I have to keep a straight face when someone says "PERMIT TO PROTEST at a PUBLIC function". if what you say is true.. I think I'll preotest. Side note- All over the world we are a joke. among other reasons we Say we fight for freedom.. WHAT FREEDOM? WHERE? You can get arressted for protesting? and have you heard of "designated protesting areas"?! I'll protest in the damn street if I want. American or not I AM A FREE CITIZEN!
DianaMcMahon 4 years ago
Should have gone to Jackson. Way to prove your point to the "man".
CPDheadstomp 4 years ago
Nope, whole USA is a "free speech zone" and police are not free to make up their own laws or even obey orders not based on the law. Also, everyone arrested here was aquitted, another waste of city money by the CPD.
activistvideos 4 years ago
Freakin' hippies! Everyone has a right to join the military. if u don't want to thats your right but maybe some people actually want the honor to serve their country.
bajasa1 4 years ago
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TastySeven 5 years ago
it'll get worse. protests will do nothing. the rich always win
pffft63 5 years ago
Keep posting. Eventually people will cop on to the truth. The UK & US are basically copying each other with this damnable Gestapo-type behavior. Inexcusable.
Gunyo 5 years ago
haha. :-)
hey, check out this jackass who posted some bullshit on my video about what happened. he seems to think we were engaging in "mob action" and that we "taunted" the cops with our "commie horseshit." wow, incredibly insightful isn't it?
stephaniejlee 5 years ago
free speech seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs. i guess we could try and raise tens of thousands of dollars and get our own booth, but i would call that expensive speech.
activistvideos 5 years ago
every time i watch this video it gives me chills...
i can't believe the heinous disregard for first amendment rights...
it's disgusting.
psssh. happy fuckin freedom day! what a load of horse shit.
stephaniejlee 5 years ago
now the count is up to 7 arrests... despicable...
stephaniejlee 5 years ago
View the story and pictures here: http://chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/72849/index.php
activistvideos 5 years ago