Peaceful Protest?

Discussion in 'Marijuana Legalization' started by Neon PhD, Apr 17, 2014.

  1. In the USA we have the right to protest peacefully, and according to the ACLU (american civil liberties union) we have these specific guidelines to protest http://www.aclu-in.org/Uploads/37/Files/11903protesters1.pdf
    Which basically outlines how to protest in a way that is considered peaceful - but mostly only covers protests that stem from our right to assemble (like a big gathering with signs?)
     
     
    So I was thinking, what are the other ways I can protest peacefully besides having a big demonstration or something, and came across this on the Wiki page for Right to Protest, which basically sums up ways you can protest, like free speech, association, or assembly. Now I know some people don't like Wikipedia but I think we can all agree that this is a pretty accurate statement,
     
    " such a right to protest may be a manifestation of the right to freedom of assembly, the right to freedom of association, and the right to freedom of speech.<sup>[1]" </sup>
     
     
    now freedom of assembly and association aside, I was wondering if freedom of speech entails anything other than written, or spoken word. and again according to Wiki -  
     
    "Freedom of speech is the political right to communicate one's opinions and ideas using one's body and property to anyone who is willing to receive them."
     
    Now, Wikipedia is convinced that my suspicions are true, the freedom of speech doesn't just say that you can SAY things, it says that you can convey ideas using your body or property. I can't find any real laws that back this claim up, most of the information on freedom of speech that I can find is not very thorough, and does not often refer to the right to protest in terms of free speech, it almost always talks about assembly.
     
     
     
    I don't know about you, but I think this whole "illegal marijuana" thing has gone too far. How many more people will get locked up in a cage for growing, consuming, or trading plant matter before they realize what they are doing?
     
    Does the idea of cultivating as a peaceful protest sound legitimate at all? Would it ever work in court if someone claimed their right to peaceful protest as an illegal marijuana cultivator?
     
    I don't mean to stir up any drama here, I didn't know where else I could ask a lot of people about something like this. what do you think?

     

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