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Via Unknown News:
A controversial ordinance giving Miami police more authority during protests was unanimously approved by City Commissioners Thursday, despite pleas by anti-globalization activists who said it would violate their constitutional rights of free speech.
A week before the Free Trade Area of the Americas summit expected to draw thousands of protesters, commissioners gave final approval to an ordinance pushed by Miami Police Chief John Timoney, who has said the law is needed to ensure the safety of his officers and the general public.
Read H&HH’s summary of the actual effects of the law.
November 17th, 2003 at 10:32 am
Wow, these “Fascists” have the gall to ban golf balls, etc? I can’t wait to hear the Pacifica Radio take on this steam-rollering of our “rights”! Remember: Fascists are Socialists too. Last time I checked, Miami was not bastion of the Right. Since rocks are banned too, don’t look for many ‘Palestinians’ at the rally.