Colorado town orders organizers to cancel "No Kings" anti-Trump rally citing event conflict

[angka]

Source: CBS4 Denver

This Saturday, June 14, hundreds of "No Kings" rallies are expected to take place across the country, including in Colorado, protesting authoritarianism and coinciding with President Trump's birthday, the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, and Flag Day.

But in Douglas County, one woman says the Town of Parker stopped her from organizing the event because it coincided with the Parker Days festival a half-mile away. Town officials cite safety as the reason the rally can't occur at the same time as its largest festival, but organizers say it violates their free speech rights...

Williamson says the town's attorney and police chief called to say the rally would need to be canceled because the town didn't have the resources to ensure its safety during Parker Days.

"I said, 'well, what about our First Amendment rights?' And they said, 'Well, you're welcome to say anything you want, but you cannot be on public sidewalks that day. You can do it on another weekend,'" Williamson said. "I don't think that they have the constitutional right to deny us the right to protest."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/parker-colorado-orders-organizers-cancel-anti-trump-rally/

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Read more: Parker's Attempt To Shut Down "No Kings Day" Protest Backfires

[Klarkashton]

1. And what is the party affiliation of those officials?

[NYC Liberal]

10. The sheriff is a Trumper. Surprise, surprise.

Douglas County sheriff’s Trump rally speech ‘had nothing to do with race,’ Sheriff Weekly says

On a stage with the words “Deport Illegals Now” behind him, Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly spoke at a rally for former President Donald Trump, praising him and emphasizing concerns surrounding migrant people and crime.

[ret5hd]

2. can't do anything...political speech is the ...

most protected speech. certainly “trumps” a city “white-bread-mayonnaise-coleslaw fest”

[Basso8vb]

3. Permits and fees to protest don't exist in the Constitution.

[Magoo48]

7. Permits? We don't need no stinking permits.

[lastlib]

13. Here's their permit:

[flashman13]

19. You do not need a permit to stand on a public sidewalk while quietly holding a sign

petitioning for redress of grievances.

[uppityperson]

4. "you cannot be on public sidewalks that day"???

K&R

[Klarkashton]

12. That's the place where you are absolutely use your free speech

The old bromide about " the man on the street corner" and all that motherhood. I guess that's out the fucking window too.

[BOSSHOG]

5. Protesters in Douglas County, Colorado

Air Drop the Marines

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free!

Go Ahead Teammates, gag.

[Raven123]

6. Fine. Everybody spread out. Take a walk with your signs.

Instead of being together, you move among the community. I realize people might not be comfortable with that, but if the signs are legal (not too big) and you ar not obstructing any, you have a right to be there.

Might be time to start wearing caps, shirts, or pins on a regular basis.

[homegirl]

15. Or, line the

half mile of road to the town where the other event is scheduled! Signs and flags all the way!

[Beartracks]

8. If childrens' deaths don't constrain the 2nd Amendment, then inconvenient scheduling doesn't constrain the 1st.

Offering the town of Parker my thoughts and prayers.

[mjvpi]

9. Just move it to same place as Parker days.

Have people walk around in the crowd with their signs.

[Nonnia Bisnez]

11. Protesters would be allowed

on private property by the sidewalk, with the property owner's permission of course.

[JustAnotherGen]

14. You don't need

Permission to do the just thing.

[Wisky64]

16. There is always civil disobedience

They don’t. As a matter of fact they cannot stop you from using the sidewalk. A sidewalk is a public place. They could probably stop you from marching in protest in the street but not on the sidewalk.

Civil Disobedience is likely coming our way

So……… a primer;

It is very important to note civil disobedience is not the same as “breaking the law and try to get away with it. “ A significant part of civil disobedience is to overload and then overwhelm the system. Get as many protestors arrested as possible. Make them take you to jail. Refuse bond. Stay in jail as long as they will have you. No matter how guilty you are, plead not guilty and demand a jury trial. If convicted refuse to pay the fine. Demand the court to execute the jail sentence. When you are released from jail, go do the same thing again. Rinse and repeat. If you choose to be civilly disobedient, make sure you pick a crime that is a misdemeanor and not a felony.

[live love laugh]

17. "... you cannot be on public sidewalks ..." ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[OMGWTF]

18. So what? Just show up in the town square with your sign and don't impede anyone.

[Bayard]

20. Just combine the two events

No problem.

[Tesha]

21. What part of "public sidewalk" do the police not understand

I’d post that this event is cancelled, however I will be there and anyone who wants to join me are welcome