We the people of the Black Hills understand the implications of peacable assembly for the purpose of voicing ones opinion more than you may know. Understand that the forum that your group chose was inappropriate. As a non-public forum the government must show neutrality and will only enforce any restrictions upon trespassing onto the property. Once Joey blatantly disregarded the petitioning process and made clear his intentions to display in the Quad he violated the law. Also, the group was directed to display at a much higher traffic public sidewalk, as a means of reconciliation between campus policy and free speech. No one could have restricted their right to peacefully assemble in this traditional area of public forum. This was refused. And also notice that only Joey was arrested. He was the only one to trespass onto campus property, once this occurred he broke the law. The group was given every reasonable chance but refused reason. And just like any child that has strayed their hand to far into the cookie jar you will find that your rear can and will be swatted.

— Ben Bonsens · May 15, 08:01 AM · #