The right of the people to peaceably assemble is, of course, in the 1st Amendment. Mark Levin made an argument yesterday that governors had no right to suspend the U.S. Constitution. He specifically talked about the interstate commerce clause at length.
That some of the governors and localities have engaged in gross and unnecessary abuse of those powers.
The same holds true for the word "broad."
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Hard times call for hard decisions. I get that Free Speech is limited by incitement etc. It is less clear for things like this. Something that is on target to kill fewer people than a dozen other causes...not sure that justifies blocking protests.
Don't get me wrong. I'm sitting in my house posting on the internet, obeying the authorities, even if the authorities don't have the power to order to me to obey, I choose too. And, probably people should give the benefit of the doubt to the authorities, at least for now. But, I'm also hard pressed to say any of those people protesting should be put in jail. I wouldn't do what they are doing. But, I can't say they are wrong to do what they were doing. History will answer that question.
Notice how your Fourth Amendment rights are “suspended” when you go through airport security.
Link: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/03/18/states-police-power-coronavirus-135826
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The Libertarian Party kind of lost some cred when one of their candidates stripped on stage at their convention. I don't think it is a serious organization anymore. It would be great if America had a credible Libertarian Party that could win. Right now, it does not. I like their principles, though. I'm a live and let live kind of guy.
Any thoughts on my post at the link? Note: There is a Libertarians for Life organization, and they have some serious philosophical thought behind them.
Link: https://forum.uhnd.com/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=2&msgid=580569