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"Troopers have forcibly carried out seven union supporters from the Tennessee Capitol after their protest disrupted a Senate committee hearing."
—Yes, Tennessee too. The Senate Speaker would like to make it clear that Tennessee is not Wisconsin. Yes, in Tennessee, they're actually going to outlaw teachers' collective bargaining entirely.
I wonder if this is going to pass First Amendment scrutiny. I don't think it can, but then I am Canadian.
This definitely qualifies for protection under the well-known "right of citizens to disrupt legislative proceedings" clause.
"Maybe"?
"Nomadic bands of professional agitators on spring break bent on disruption" would be a great commenter name, but "Hired Goons" is a lot easier to say.
Five of those who were arrested are my dear friends and comrades. Thank you for posting about this! The 7 were arrested, charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, were released at about 2:00 am this morning, and have had their bail set at $2000 each. For updates on this, please check here: http://tennesseelabor.blogspot.com/