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Originally Posted by Seaver
A person standing outside a church with a sign of "God is dead". She's not on private property, she isn't stopping the flow of traffic, nor is she saying anything. Do you allow police to arrest her because she ruin that day for all those church members? Freedom of speech is a double-edged sword, you cant just let it go when it has the chance to cut you.
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Your analogy would make more sense if the person was attempting to walk into the church with the sign.
Now, ask yourself, can the congregation make sure she doesn't enter?
I say yes.
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