Wish I had known this was going to happen, I might have gone, but, also had a sales appointment
Raleigh police break up crowd protesting to #ReopenNC
Dozens of people, many wearing red, white and blue and waving American flags, gathered outside the Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh Tuesday to protest the statewide stay-at-home order that has shut down businesses and crippled North Carolina’s economy in an attempt to slow and contain the spread of coronavirus.
The order, issued March 27 by Gov. Roy Cooper, prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people, closes businesses not considered “essential,” and asks people to stay home other than trips to buy groceries, pick up prescriptions, visit a health care provider, exercise, care for family members, volunteer to serve the needy or visit a place of worship. (snip)
But Raleigh police disagreed. After observing the crowd for about an hour, officers determined it was too many people too close together and asked them to disperse.
“If you fail to leave, if you do not disperse, you will be subject to a physical arrest and taken to the jail,” an officer on a bullhorn told the crowd.
Most got in their vehicles and continued the protest by blowing their horns, but one woman who failed to leave was taken away in handcuffs. Monica Faith Ussery, 51, of Holly Springs, faces a single misdemeanor charge of violation of executive order.
The WRAL article fails to mention the authoritarian tweets by the RPD, nor does ABC11 one
https://twitter.com/raleighpolice/status/1250111779574894594
“Non-essential”. You’re Rights are now non-essential. They even call it a protest
We are reopening Wilmington and Jones Street. The protest has been cleared. There was one arrest made. #Raleigh #ReopenNC pic.twitter.com/DnQbFZusJy
— Raleigh Police (@raleighpolice) April 14, 2020
(WNCN) Some are holding signs that say “Reopen NC†while another has a sign that reads “Freedom is not free.â€
Another has a sign with “#ReopenNC #Tyranny.â€
Raleigh police were on scene – telling the demonstrators they were in violation of the executive order.
The police proved those signs correct. These police should be ashamed of themselves, and should resign, as should whomever gave the orders
As a former cop, it can be difficult refusing to enforce orders you are personally uncomfortable with….
NOT in this case. These orders are absurd.
These "officers" are disgusting and dishonorable.#endthelockdownnow
— Raeford Davis (@RaefordD) April 14, 2020
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
We know that one. Here’s the NC Constitution
Sec. 2. Sovereignty of the people: All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.
Sec. 12. Right of assembly and petition: The people have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the General Assembly for redress of grievances; but secret political societies are dangerous to the liberties of a free people and shall not be tolerated.
It takes all of 20 seconds to type and find.
