Does anyone know if that is right? That doesnt seem to be right, but I read that today from a pretty reliable source. Is it against the law to assert our constitutional right to assembly at jailhouses or military bases? Thanks.
2007-12-11 18:04:55 · 18 answers · asked by gimmieemail2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I guess I should add something. PLEASE no silly answers. I dont want to protest either, but heard that today and thought it couldnt be correct. Enough with the "grow up" type answers please!
2007-12-11 18:12:14 · update #1
Think it's fine as long as you stay outside.
2007-12-11 18:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by frogster99 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about jailhouses but you can protest all you want at Military bases, just off the military reservation property. If you step on to the military reservation to protest, the MPs will haul you off and a Federal Judge will give you some fine and a short jail sentence.
This happens all the time at Fort Benning when the nutbuckets protest the School of the Americas.
2007-12-12 06:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do protest outside of prisons... especially if somebody is being executed. I would imagine jailhouses fall under the same category. I think they just may not be allowed to protest inside the facility.... military bases are closed to civilians and you can't just walk into a jailhouse either. That's the only explanation I have... because people protest all the time.
2007-12-11 18:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What was the source? I can't imagine that it would be illegal to peacably protest prisons or military bases.
Now, there may be issues with the specific protest... for example, I doubt that a protest would be allowed on the prison or base grounds proper, due to security concerns. There might also be local issues that pertain to all assemblies, not just at those types of locations.
Of course, bear in mind that I'm not a lawyer, and you certainly shouldn't just take random advice on the internet if you think it might get you locked up.
2007-12-11 18:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can protest outside of a military base, prison or jail house, but on its grounds.
Individual towns may have laws on jailhouses though.
I have personally seen that idiot Fred Phelps protesting outside the front gates of military bases before. They were just not allowed on the base.
2007-12-11 18:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our right to assembly has to be legally approved and organized (read the actual amendment) and it can not interfere with our right to security. You can't have adequate security at a jailhouse or military base if there is an angry crowd protesting. Also, federal institutions have different rules. The average civilian is not permitted on military installations unless he or she is contracted to work there, immediate family, or escorted by a military member. By the way, the right to assembly is to petition the government for a grievance, not to yell and protest because that just annoys people.
2007-12-11 18:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Older and Wiser 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Check your state laws and city ordinances. The Government won't let you on a military post to protest but you should be able to do it outside the base. As long as you follow the law (i.e. don't block the streets and sidewalks, have any required permits, don't threaten or assault people, etc.) you should be fine. People protest outside of prisons every time we execute some dirt bag. You obviously can't protest in the middle of the exercise yard at the State Pen but can do it outside.
2016-05-23 04:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by cherly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we lived in japan for eight years..and periodically there would be protests out one of the gates..they would inform the americans to avoid that gate for the day because the japanese people had the right to protest..whatever it was....in the united states i am sure you can go protest at a gate..you cant go on the base and technically the city owns the land around the base...as long as you get your permit..you should be fine..as for jails come on who is gonna protest at a jail? i have heard people protesting at prisons when someone is being executed..but a jail?
2007-12-11 18:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by bailie28 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because these are the places where most disciplined behaviour is required. In jail houses, where Rule of Law docrine applied so no one should above the law and when one is sent to jail by court for not obeying the law would might land anyone as contempt of court. In military bases, where your uniform speaks more than to you is also a forbidden area where utmost disciplined behaviour is expected from a person who is in the uniform.
2007-12-11 18:18:07 · answer #9 · answered by Sanjay Kumar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are good reasons why there should no protests before prisons or military bases, For prisons: Maybe a plot to seize, or overpower guards,or create riots . For military bases, the plot to steal weapons or hinder movement of troops should be punishable by firing squad.
2007-12-11 18:13:52 · answer #10 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what country you live in and if Military is considered as protecting the mankind in difficult times and all then why should anybody protest against it...if jailhouse prevents criminals from walking in the streets with inocente ppl and therefore risking lives then why would anyone protest against them...thats why i think is illlegal...cuz its for a cause out there ...you know it has a well founded purpose...or so i hear....
2007-12-11 18:09:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋