Saturday, March 28, 2009

Is Civil Disobedience Dead?

Glenn Reynolds links to an article regarding a proposed tea party rally that has been cancelled by the Cape Coral City Council (Florida) due to fears that too many people will show up.  In actuality, the tea party was cancelled because the organizer, Lynn Rosko, was ordered by the Cape Coral City Council to obtain a permit from the council, and insurance for the event, which Ms. Rosko declined to do.

What I recommend to Ms. Rosko, and the individuals living in the Cape Coral, Florida area, is to hold the tea party anyway.  Advertise it via flyers, on the internet, word of mouth, practice civil disobedience, and show the state that they cannot impinge on the right of peaceful gatherings to protest the overreach the state by issuing commands for permits and insurance.

Cape “tea party” canceled; City fears too many attendees

UPDATE:  Cape Coral tea party is back on, under new management.  No word on if permits and insurance have been obtained.

Posted by John Venlet on 03/28 at 09:07 AM
(2) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink
Page 1 of 1 pages