Civil Disobedience at the Gateway Arch

On June 4, 2011, I intentionally violated 36 CFR s. 2.51 by engaging in "speechmaking" and "public expression of views... which has the effect or propensity to draw a crowd or onlookers" on the grounds of a national memorial without first getting the government's permission. This demonstration was prompted by the recent arrests at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial of a number of citizens who were doing no more than silently dancing. My apologies for the unprofessional appearance in the video, but it was way too hot to wear a suit and I wanted to be comfortable just in case I ended up getting arrested.

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• freedom center
• constitution
• jefferson
• first amendment
• speech