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Re: IRISH-AMERICAN BOSTON MAYOR SAYS NO TO MARCHING IN THE ST. PAT'S PARADE |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Thu Mar 20 15:58:36 2014, in response to Re: IRISH-AMERICAN BOSTON MAYOR SAYS NO TO MARCHING IN THE ST. PAT'S PARADE, posted by AlM on Thu Mar 20 15:06:51 2014. Yes, but it doesn't change their rights. The article mentions parades.This of course isn't meant to be a "hostile parade stating a cause", however, the same rights still apply on a non hostile parade. The right of free expression is not an absolute right to express ourselves at any time, in any place, in any manner. For example, we do not necessarily have a right to hold a large rally at midnight outside a hospital. While we may have the right to march in a parade or on a city street, we may not have the right to decide the exact time or route. The government has the authority to make reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of certain speech activities if there is a compelling reason to do so. On the other hand, the government cannot make regulations merely because it does not like the message of the speaker. If parades are permitted for Democrats and Republicans, they must be permitted for socialists or anarchists, too. If Catholics and Protestants can hand out literature on a street corner, so can Hare Krishnas. ..... A march or rally in a street that would stop or slow traffic is considered a parade and usually requires a permit. You should apply for a permit from the street or transportation department well in advance of the event. A march in the street without a permit may result in arrest for interference with traffic. ....... Where permits or advance registration requirements are reasonable, such as with parades and large demonstrations, a filing fee may be required. The fee is to pay for administrative costs. It may not be unduly large, nor may it be a tax on speech. An insurance bond cannot be required. Permits may not be withheld because of the philosophy, political ideas, or message of the speakers. |
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