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To: Lane3 who wrote (69495)	5/30/2008 10:18:34 PM
From: DanD	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541962

In addition to typical demonstration disruptiveness, this president has had the additional risk of terrorists mixing with the demonstrators as will the next one. Terrorists would not carry signs and yell. They would draw as little attention to themselves as possible. How many terrorist attacks have there been on government officials at any public gathering on US soil? Terrorism has been around forever. It will be around forever. It is no reason to limit speech and protest.

To: Lane3 who wrote (69495)	5/31/2008 6:21:02 AM
From: Cogito	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541962

Karen - I don't think the so-called "Free Speech Zones" are the worst of what Bush and his supporters have done to try to suppress dissent. I recall a period of time just a few years ago when prominent Republicans, including members of the Administration, kept claiming that criticizing the President "during wartime" was wrong. Some even went so far as to call it treason, and/or said that such criticism of the President gave aid and comfort to the enemy. Anybody else remember that? I'd call it trying to stifle dissent. - Allen