I dislike the language ("economic terrorism"), but it is important that we recognize that these protests...

By pudge on November 17, 2016 11:49 AM | | Comments (0)
I dislike the language ("economic terrorism"), but it is important that we recognize that these protests (even when they aren't violent) cause real economic harm. We shouldn't let people block busy city streets during rush hour, at least not without a permit and prior notice so people can plan for it. It's not OK. G+

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- State Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, said Wednesday he is preparing a bill that would create a new crime of "economic terrorism" that would allow felony prosecution of protesters who block streets, cause property damage, threaten jobs and put public safety at risk. “I respect the right to protest, but when it endangers people’s lives and property, it goes too far,” Ericksen said in a news release. “Fear, intimidation and vand...

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