Wear a Gorilla mask and hold Banana at BLM protest You get---civil rights charges

originally posted by: Cobaltic1978

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: AlbanArthur

Is this not freedom of speech?

No it's potentially inciting a riot.

No it isn't. If a riot started as a result of a gorilla mask and a banana, then someone reacted to it with violence or threatening words. That person would be responsible for inciting a riot. One can demonstrate and suggest that someone else is acting like a monkey all he wants. It is not a call for violence, and it is not shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. It is simply something that pisses off some people. Their stupidity would far surpass Mr. Gorilla mask if they got violent over it.

a reply to: veracity

So should we write in the constitution that freedom of speech except a gorilla mask and a sambo face?

But leave room for the cascade of other offensive names that hurt menchildren?

originally posted by: vonclod
a reply to: neutronflux

Would his own admission of trying to start something be enough?

For inciting violence yes, but civil rights?

See my earlier reply.

a reply to: neutronflux

What does rioting and looting have to do with civil rights?

Totally different charge.

If blm was burning stars of David and mock burning jews then yeah.

You are correct though blm does get away with some pretty racist stuff. It's not a real centralized thing yet though.

a reply to: chrismarco

Burn a flag and I'll show you one...It was inflamatory ...to militant bigots.
So TWO wrongs to be sure.

a reply to: luthier

Should we be offended at trees as well?

Since black people were hung from trees, and you can find post cards of this, even hand bags made from black people hides, this presents a particular specific historical circumstance.

a reply to: seasonal

There are already supreme court cases on the subject.

Freedom of speech was originally about political expression not personal attacks.

originally posted by: filthyphilanthropist

originally posted by: Cobaltic1978

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: AlbanArthur

Is this not freedom of speech?

No it's potentially inciting a riot.

No it isn't. If a riot started as a result of a gorilla mask and a banana, then someone reacted to it with violence or threatening words. That person would be responsible for inciting a riot. One can demonstrate and suggest that someone else is acting like a monkey all he wants. It is not a call for violence, and it is not shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. It is simply something that pisses off some people. Their stupidity would far surpass Mr. Gorilla mask if they got violent over it.

The charges are about civil rights, not inciting violence?

Members of BLM have trashed and looted cities. Called to burn this mother down. Is that a violation of civil rights?

a reply to: seasonal

you could sue a tree bc you are offended by it, but i don't think it would go over too well in court.

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: luthier

Should we be offended at trees as well?

Since black people were hung from trees, and you can find post cards of this, even hand bags made from black people hides, this presents a particular specific historical circumstance.

Come on man you can do better than that.

It makes no sense.

originally posted by: neutronflux

originally posted by: filthyphilanthropist

originally posted by: Cobaltic1978

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: AlbanArthur

Is this not freedom of speech?

No it's potentially inciting a riot.

No it isn't. If a riot started as a result of a gorilla mask and a banana, then someone reacted to it with violence or threatening words. That person would be responsible for inciting a riot. One can demonstrate and suggest that someone else is acting like a monkey all he wants. It is not a call for violence, and it is not shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. It is simply something that pisses off some people. Their stupidity would far surpass Mr. Gorilla mask if they got violent over it.

The charges are about civil rights, not inciting violence?

Members of BLM have trashed and looted cities. Called to burn this mother down. Is that a violation of civil rights?

Do you know what civil rights are.

Burning this mother down in terms of the us is a political statement.

Burning these jews is not.

originally posted by: neutronflux

originally posted by: filthyphilanthropist

originally posted by: Cobaltic1978

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: AlbanArthur

Is this not freedom of speech?

No it's potentially inciting a riot.

No it isn't. If a riot started as a result of a gorilla mask and a banana, then someone reacted to it with violence or threatening words. That person would be responsible for inciting a riot. One can demonstrate and suggest that someone else is acting like a monkey all he wants. It is not a call for violence, and it is not shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. It is simply something that pisses off some people. Their stupidity would far surpass Mr. Gorilla mask if they got violent over it.

The charges are about civil rights, not inciting violence?

Members of BLM have trashed and looted cities. Called to burn this mother down. Is that a violation of civil rights?

NO, that is violence and destroying property, way beyond violation of civil rights

originally posted by: luthier
a reply to: seasonal

There is already supreme court cases on the subject.

Freedom of speech was originally about political expression not personal attacks.

BLM is a political group in bed with the DNC and Soros.....

a reply to: enlightenedservant

Because what is considered race baiting is a moving target, yelling fire in a theater is measurable. When we "outlaw" certain speech it had better be for a good reason. If the people didn't like the ape holding bananas, they shouldn't have given him the time of day.

I didn't think that you were referring me as a race baiting or calling me names, and would laugh if you did.

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: Jahari

What you are missing is it doesn't matter what he says, as long as it isn't a actionable threat.

What right so you have to touch someone because of their opinion, or free speech?

You will say anything to be right. Actionable? Putting on a custom? Action. Making a noose? Action. Showing up at what im sure he knew was a gathering of black people. Dont try to defend this. You have no ground to stand on on this one.

a reply to: luthier

Why not put him in jail for 3 years if it is so bad.

a reply to: neutronflux

Again your not making clear points.

Did blm say burn these crackers down and riot and loot white people?

Or are some members so dumb they burned down their own neighborhoods?

nvm

originally posted by: suvorov
Are black people gorillas? Why are they offended

You must be the most naive person in the world or just being a dick. I know which one it is and Im sure you do to.

originally posted by: seasonal
a reply to: luthier

Why not put him in jail for 3 years if it is so bad.

Strawman