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The Mouth

(3,162 posts) Thu Apr 18, 2024, 09:08 AM Apr 18

SF DA says people delayed by bridge closure 'may be entitled to restitution'

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/sf-da-gg-bridge-protest-restitution-19409024.php

Good.

Assholes should have to pay every person who was imprisoned on that bridge.

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SF DA says people delayed by bridge closure 'may be entitled to restitution' (Original Post) The Mouth Apr 18 OP

So is it ever ok to block traffic in a protest in your mind? sboatcar Apr 18 #1

For something planned, with a permit, sure The Mouth Apr 18 #3

I see, so as long as the protestors stay in the first amendment zones where everyone can ignore them sboatcar Apr 19 #4

Getting actual restitution may not be easy or even possible Auggie Apr 18 #2

sboatcar

(415 posts)

1. So is it ever ok to block traffic in a protest in your mind?

Reply to The Mouth (Original post)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 11:05 AM

Apr 18

The Mouth

(3,162 posts)

3. For something planned, with a permit, sure

Reply to sboatcar (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:42 PM

Apr 18

Blocking people who are trying to get about their life, get to their job, pick their kid up or drop them off at school, prevent someone from getting to a hospital? No. Never. Not under any circumstances.

sboatcar

(415 posts)

4. I see, so as long as the protestors stay in the first amendment zones where everyone can ignore them

Reply to The Mouth (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 09:14 AM

Apr 19

I'm just curious. Would you say the same thing about someone like Martin Luther King Jr? He never got permits for his acts of civil disobedience.

Auggie

(31,177 posts)

2. Getting actual restitution may not be easy or even possible

Reply to The Mouth (Original post)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 01:11 PM

Apr 18

Are lawyers required? As I understand it most won't touch a case unless it's worth substantial money.

If those arrested are broke they won't have money to pay everyone.

Better to jail them, fine them, and impound all property used for purposes of protest.

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