ATL-anons Protest Co$ (includes PIX and downloadables; Post is of EPIC LENGTH, be warned)
Atlanta was out in force despite riot squadders, tornadoes and rain. Huzzah!
This was a triumph. I'm making a note here, HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
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This was a triumph. I'm making a note here, HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.
( Read more... )
Looks like Atlanta (well, DeKalb County) police might be using the following ordinance to justify their actions (From http://www.noisefree.org/cityord/atlanta.html):
Sec. 74-133. Excessive noise.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any loud or excessive noise which unreasonably interferes with the comfort, response, health and safety of others within the jurisdiction of the city.
(Code 1977, § 17-3102)
Sec. 74-134. Specific prohibitions.
In addition to the general prohibition set out in section 74-133, the following specific acts are declared to be in violation of this article:
(1) Horns, signaling devices. The sounding of any horn or signaling device of a motor vehicle on any street or public place within the jurisdiction of the city continuously or intermittently for a period in excess of 60 seconds, except as a danger or emergency warning.
The protesters and innocent bystanders in cars (innocent byriders? Innocent bydrivers?) were definitely within city noise ordinances.
See also:
http://www.nonoise.org/lawlib/cities/atlanta.htm
What you can get from this is:
You can honk your horn, as long as its not continuous or intermittent, for over 60 seconds. Honking is legal.
Also, the use of a noise amplification device is legal from 7am - 10pm. (Only on weekdays, maybe?)
IANAL, but looks like Arrested Anon have a strong case.
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Cited Citizenry: Honking as a means of political expression has been upheld in federal court. If you got popped for it, contest your citation and/or sue.
http://www.dailytribune.com/stories/020108/loc_n2001.shtml
Again, the ACLU is aware of various related situations. You won't be alone if you file a grievance.
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Hence his insistence on non-interaction with protesters. He was there to take notes and to be impartial and, yes, to just observe.
"Jesus is my Homie" t-shirt guy in my Flickr photos, however? $cilon plant.
IIIIIIIINteresting!
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