re: #233 Rightwingconspirator

Interesting that LAPD is now arresting people for peaceful protest on the sidewalk at City Hall. All it takes is to put your sign or a balloon on the fence, and you too can enjoy the hospitality of LA County jail. Courts have ruled sidewalks as specifically legal for protests.

I see there’s also talk of a new law to prevent protests at the port.
Oakland may block port protests
This is why the attitude and tactics of the protests has been counterproductive. Even in cites that have tried to be supportive and accommodating the protesters have abused the hospitality of host cities. Violent protests, noise, unsanitary conditions, attacking police officers and park workers, damaging local businesses, rape, crime, drug overdoses, vandalism, racking up huge bills for police overtime and trashing the parks.
The cities are sick of it and can’t afford to continue dealing with this nonsense. Protesters are just going to continue to abuse their privileges.