Scotty Starnes posted: " The DNC is afraid for the truth to get out. Democrats are all for free speech unless you disagree with them. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Starting Saturday, someone walking through Charlotte's central business district could run afoul of the law by " | Respond to this post by replying above this line | New post on Scotty Starnes's Blog |  | 
The DNC is afraid for the truth to get out. Democrats are all for free speech unless you disagree with them. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Starting Saturday, someone walking through Charlotte's central business district could run afoul of the law by carrying water bottles, hair spray, socks or magic markers under sweeping security rules enacted ahead of the Democratic National Convention. It would take a particularly strict reading of the rules for someone to be arrested simply for possessing one of those items, but the possibility exists — which worries protesters and free speech advocates. They fear authorities could trample on people's constitutional rights in the name of protecting public safety. The changes to city ordinances adopted earlier this year for "extraordinary events" ban a long list of actions and items that would otherwise be legal from a more than 100-square-block zone. The area includes spots as much as a mile from the sports venues where the Democratic Party events are to be held. The new rules have already been used for events before the convention and will remain on the books after it's over. The special rules that went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday could also bar anyone other than government employees from carrying handbags and backpacks or possessing soda cans, drink coolers, scarves, bike helmets, baby strollers or pets not specifically permitted as service animals. A section banning "a container or object of sufficient weight to be used as a projectile" could be interpreted to include almost anything, from an apple to an iPhone. Those caught violating any of these prohibitions could be subject to arrest and jail. Continue reading>>> | | | |
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