Another american freedom gone, voted out by congress.?

Question

Now if you use violence to protest, you can be labeled a terrorist. They are researching at what point a dissident may use violence, and believe they should censor the internet to prevent radical muslim propaganda from reaching our sensitive ears.

H.R 1955 is the name of the bill, search this

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O_snF1EDQlg

Laws like this will cause violent protests, and may enable our govt to treat the protestors as terrorists rather than disgruntled americans.
I agree that violence is not helpful but they are causing it.

Answer 1

Were moving right along on the road to total control.

Answer 2

1) Violent protest is not a protected form of free speech
2) Violent protest does indeed fall under a definition of terrorist activity.
3) This bill does not institute any new laws, it merely proposes forming a commission to study the issue and make legislative recommendations.
4) Protections of Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms is mentioned twice in the bill.
"Any measure taken to prevent violent radicalization, homegrown terrorism, and ideologically based violence and homegrown terrorism in the United States should not violate the constitutional rights, civil rights, or civil liberties of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents." <--- Language taken directly from the bill.
5) While it does state that terrorist information is being passed over the internet, I cannot find any mention of imposing censorship.
6) As to the video. Holding up Ward Churchill (terrorist sympathizer) as an expert is a sure way to damage any semblance of credibility.

Answer 3

Since when was using violence a right? Think Martin Luther King - any effective protest is a non-violent protest. Violence only begets more violence. You need your head examined if you think not being allowed to use violence or missing out on radical propaganda is a bad thing.

Answer 4

The right to act violently? Did I miss something? Most violent acts are already punishable by time in jail. As far as I am concerned unless it has to do with self defense or feeding my family (hunting) I am against violent acts.

Answer 5

anybody inciting violence is a fool or a provocateur. They want to bring in martial law. the worse thing to happen is If the population give was them an excuse/pretext.

Answer 6

Violence may not be a good way to protest but it has nothing to do with the question. How did you become a tc?

And of course, what is violence? Would the people who pelted Bush's limo with eggs be terrorists?

Answer 7

I think a nonviolence protest is far more effective than disorderliness and agitation.

My Best Regards.

Answer 8

Well, to our current Congress, a terrorist is merely a criminal. The use of violent protest is not a protect freedom, it is a crime, ergo, you will be a criminal.

Answer 9

the Constitution of the United States of America is very clear about the government removing freedoms. the 1st amendment guarantees the right to tell your neighbors their freedoms are being stolen. the 2nd amendment gives you the right to change your government should that government become too repressive. the difference between a terrorist and a patriot is who wins!

Answer 10

Violence is not a proper mode of protest.