Quote Originally Posted by Kenyth
It's quite possible they'll get a biased judge. There's risk with any court action. I lost custody of my son in part to a judge's bias. It doesn't mean you just throw up your hands and give up before you start. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes, it's regardless of who is actually right to begin with. You fight the good fight, you do your best, and you take your lumps in stride.

I'm not saying protestors don't get biased treatment. I'm saying that they get biased treatment regardless of the VIP or what party he belongs to. Protestors have never been, nor ever will be, a welcome bunch. Local officials see them as an embarrassment and nusiance. Trouble follows protestors like flies follow shit. You can't reasonably expect protestors to be welcomed with open arms. The best you can hope for is that they'll be tolerated. I don't think this will change radically anytime soon. I'm of the opinion that public protests have very little impact on the issue at hand in modern society anyway. It's much better and more productive to get involved with a respected interest group that works with the system and has a chance of making a difference.
Nixon started the trend of keeping the protestors out of sight, and mind. Other POTUS's also followed suit. This particular admin has taken it too far. They have dramatically stepped up the degree of violations perpetrated on peaceful protestors. They'll do anything to keep dumbya in his little fantasy world bubble.

My comment about the activist judges was a joke BTW. Both sides label judges as activist, whenever they rule against them, regardless of how correct the ruling may have been.