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City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« on: November 16, 2017, 11:16:15 am »
City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
'No one should need government permission to preach'
Published: 9 hours ago

 

Paul Johnson, a grandfather, just wanted to share his religious faith with people in his town, Sweetwater, Tennessee, so he went downtown for the Solar Eclipse Festival in August and stood on the side of the road to greet people.

His lawyers explain he did not “enter the parking lot adjacent to him or the portion of the festival where booths were set up but stayed on a public way.”

“He did not in any way obstruct traffic or cause any other problems.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/city-threatens-grandfather-for-reading-bible-without-a-permit/#b5c3SGjLYR8gJFkh.99
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2017, 12:53:00 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on November 16, 2017, 11:16:15 am
City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
'No one should need government permission to preach'
Published: 9 hours ago

 

Paul Johnson, a grandfather, just wanted to share his religious faith with people in his town, Sweetwater, Tennessee, so he went downtown for the Solar Eclipse Festival in August and stood on the side of the road to greet people.

His lawyers explain he did not “enter the parking lot adjacent to him or the portion of the festival where booths were set up but stayed on a public way.”

“He did not in any way obstruct traffic or cause any other problems.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/city-threatens-grandfather-for-reading-bible-without-a-permit/#b5c3SGjLYR8gJFkh.99
Color me stupid, but Isn't the Constitution, specifically the 1st Amendment his permit?
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2017, 01:13:43 pm »
Quote from: verga on November 16, 2017, 12:53:00 pm
Color me stupid, but Isn't the Constitution, specifically the 1st Amendment his permit?

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The 1st amendment only protects liberals.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2017, 01:22:11 pm »
Quote from: verga on November 16, 2017, 12:53:00 pm
Color me stupid, but Isn't the Constitution, specifically the 1st Amendment his permit?

The 1st Amendment now includes a clause that protects freedom FROM hearing things.  It's a feature, not a bug.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2017, 01:30:23 pm »
It must be an awfully powerful book to garner such a reaction.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2017, 01:34:46 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on November 16, 2017, 01:22:11 pm
The 1st Amendment now includes a clause that protects freedom FROM hearing things.  It's a feature, not a bug.

This is true.  In fact to bolster your point, If you look under the "Establishment Clause"  you will see they have added "Safe Space" protections.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2017, 01:38:03 pm »
Quote from: WineNot on November 16, 2017, 01:34:46 pm
This is true.  In fact to bolster your point, If you look under the "Establishment Clause"  you will see they have added "Safe Space" protections.

Hey!  There you are!  I thought you were a WineBot....
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2017, 01:47:14 pm »
I shall serve no whine before it is time.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2017, 02:29:59 pm »
Quote from: WineNot on November 16, 2017, 01:47:14 pm
I shall serve no whine before it is time.

Welcome, @WineNot.  Good to see you.
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Re: City threatens grandfather for reading Bible without a permit
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