Teatime

[talkingsoup]

Well, it's that time of year again.

It's the time for my annual sinus infection. Which means pure, unadulterated misery and knocking back tea like it's candy.

Much as I hate the Health Center, I'll probably have to visit them tomorrow to get my hands on some amoxicillin. And maybe some klonapin if I can manage it.

Meanwhile, on my way home today something very odd occurred to me. And maybe I'm stupid for not noticing this before, but oh well.

So, the Constitution gives us the freedom of assembly, right? It's right there in the first amendment.

But we need written permission in order to demonstrate, protest or gather for a political cause.

So we're allowed freedom of assembly, but only so long as the government says we can?

Woah thar. Something's not quite right here...


ETA: An unusual thing I've noticed about myself--when I get sick, I act a bit like I do when I get drunk.

That is, I start singing a lot and talking to myself.

Who knew?

Comments

[millenia]

Get well soon. ♥

[talkingsoup]

Thankees~

[ddrussianinja.livejournal.com]

Well, just because we have the right to assemble doesn't mean we have the right to cause public disturbances. Unplanned and unapproved demonstrations are generally allowed, but they need to walk a fine line between demonstration and mass riot. For example, I could go grab a bunch of people and make a picket line on public property as long as we did not disturb the peace (i.e. break other laws in the process). For example, if some guy complained about the protest offending him or hurting his ears, it could be broken up. However, by getting written permission, said demonstrations get more leeway and probably won't have to worry about getting in any trouble.

Pending state/city laws, the government doesn't need to approve assembly, but getting their consent usually makes the demonstration go smoother.

At least as far as I know.

[innamoramento.livejournal.com]

When I'm drunk, I giggle. When I'm sick, I whine. :I

You sound much more pleasant to be around when sick.

[talkingsoup]

Hahaha unless you're trying to sleep or do work or something.