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In reply to the discussion: After 10 years, I've never seen DU as crazy as it is right now. [View all]Glassunion
(10,201 posts)172. H.R. 347 - Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
The act of protesting (actions in or near the restricted area that would "disrupt the orderly conduct of Government" in restricted areas that can include locations where individuals under Secret Service protection are temporarily located, and certain large special events like a presidential inauguration. They can also include large public events like the Super Bowl and the presidential nominating conventions. The Department of Homeland Security has significant discretion in designating what qualifies as one of these special events.
Sure you could protest the president, however you will most likely be arrested and charged.
Whoever -
(2)knowingly, and with intent to impede or disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business or official functions, engages in disorderly or disruptive conduct in, or within such proximity to, any restricted building or grounds when, or so that, such conduct, in fact, impedes or disrupts the orderly conduct of Government business or official functions;
or attempts or conspires to do so, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b).
Subsection (b)
The punishment for a violation of subsection (a) is
(1) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, if
(A) the person, during and in relation to the offense, uses or carries a deadly or dangerous weapon or firearm; or
(B) the offense results in significant bodily injury as defined by section 2118(e)(3); and
(2) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, in any other case.
(1) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, if
(A) the person, during and in relation to the offense, uses or carries a deadly or dangerous weapon or firearm; or
(B) the offense results in significant bodily injury as defined by section 2118(e)(3); and
(2) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, in any other case.
So, you could get your ass tossed in jail for a year for protesting the President.
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Why didn't they demostrate at the Republican debate? It seems to me that conservative are more
Stargazer99
Aug 2015
#1
H.R. 347 - Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
Glassunion
Aug 2015
#172
**Pls read before posting if you are new** This is the African-American group, a protected space.
Starry Messenger
Aug 2015
#10
So to be fair, what are your instructions for people that are just here to bring down a politician?
A Simple Game
Aug 2015
#20
"I don't come in here often. In fact, this is my first post ever and it's about something completely
Number23
Aug 2015
#92
Nah, hopefully he won't come back. I still err on the side of giving at least one warning
Number23
Aug 2015
#98
I've only been here about 5 years. It as an an oasis. I was a fool about 2009.
freshwest
Aug 2015
#63
I was disgusted with the way people on DU attacked Obama just weeks after his inauguration....
George II
Aug 2015
#149
I think if you were to go back and drag up those posts, you would find the names of...
Spazito
Aug 2015
#150
I don't know, the "Chicken Wars" were pretty bad. As for the BLM, I DO want them to get..
BlueJazz
Aug 2015
#6
I have a clear recollection of the last democratic primary here, it was far worse
Exultant Democracy
Aug 2015
#12
maybe it's the apologists insisting that any demurral is cultish personalism that hates Black people
MisterP
Aug 2015
#16
That's a tough crowd.. they insist on holding President Obama's "feet to fire".. but nobody
Cha
Aug 2015
#141
I would suggest that what we are seeing is NOT about Marissa or BLM or even the ignorin of ...
1StrongBlackMan
Aug 2015
#19
I agree, but I would point out that what you said might apply to groups other than Bernie's -
jonno99
Aug 2015
#155
Oh Definitely. And, by "defending" him in such a manner.. it's having the opposite affect.
Cha
Aug 2015
#143
I think blm and the progressive wing of the left will have a significant split
mentalslavery
Aug 2015
#25
Actually, he was fighting for civil rights exactly when it was cool: the 1960s.
SunSeeker
Aug 2015
#44
BLM, the group, tactics suck. if you want to hold your breath and turn blue
CentralMass
Aug 2015
#36
BLM tactics are derisive, if we want solutions we have to stand together. There's a time for
YOHABLO
Aug 2015
#49
Thank you! The AA was once my place to come for peace. I'm glad the hosts are giving relief.
freshwest
Aug 2015
#171
I think it's the word "white" when put before the word "ass" followed by "crowd."
betsuni
Aug 2015
#85
Hilarious, betsuni! Yes, "Threatening to kick asses is fine as long as one does not stereotype the
Cha
Aug 2015
#169
This is why so many of us don't even bother anymore. DU has never been this bad
Number23
Aug 2015
#67
"I sleep well knowing that these people are on the wrong side of history YET AGAIN."
kwassa
Aug 2015
#88
Yeah, kind of hard not to notice that most of these same people insisted on holding Pres Obama's
Cha
Aug 2015
#145
"the reactions I've been reading here on DU have proven her absolutely right."
Number23
Aug 2015
#91
Yes, it's bleeding obvious, but the resistance and defensiveness just overpowers all sense and
scarletwoman
Aug 2015
#100
But none of this is new. Malcolm, Martin, Marcus and everybody else I can think of railed
Number23
Aug 2015
#103
I came to the story late too and couldn't understand why all the freaking out.
betsuni
Aug 2015
#110
You don't see an issue with young people acting physically aggressive towards
geek tragedy
Aug 2015
#106
If Bernie is that old and frail, he is not a good candidate to be President, is he?
kwassa
Aug 2015
#111
It's a new meme. It's the third time I've seen it in print here. One minute he's a liberal lion,
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#122
I don't know about Holocaust, but doddering sure didn't win in '08. John McCain can attest. It's..
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#127
You are always welcome here, GT. At least by me. But so much of your post is baffling and
Number23
Aug 2015
#105
The point is that there's not a lot of empathy going either way these days.
geek tragedy
Aug 2015
#109
I think the only "power" that #BLM ascribes to Bernie Sanders is the power of his voice
Number23
Aug 2015
#112
They are going after EVERYONE. Why are Sanders' supporters so determined to overlook this?
Number23
Aug 2015
#118
Damn geek, this is unlike you. You usually keep it real. Diss the candidate who has actually sat..
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#125
What does that have to do with my question? She met with them, and I don't want to clog up....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#130
Point is that kind of stunt in Seattle is only something they'd get away with when targeting
geek tragedy
Aug 2015
#133
Why do you guys keep insisting that they take over Republican events? Republicans have never....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#135
By "changes", I'm assuming you mean the hiring of a black woman? Great! A "Democrat"....
Tarheel_Dem
Aug 2015
#168
If you listen to Marissa's interview on TWiB, you'll hear that she was in no way prepared for the
Starry Messenger
Aug 2015
#134
Given her eagerness to toss around the "white supremacist" slur I'm not sure.
geek tragedy
Aug 2015
#136
I think a war is being waged against this group and I don't think it is going to turn out well for
Thinkingabout
Aug 2015
#104
Yeah what is with all the conspiracy theories? Hillary operatives, paid RW trolls , also comments
Person 2713
Aug 2015
#123