Originally Posted by
SmokinDVM
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.
The 60's and the Vietnam conflict were a turning point in our society. IMO you didn't really get a lot of protestors until that era hit. Before that, you had a generally stong feeling of nationalism and patriotism in the population. Leftovers of the depression being followed by WW2. REAL and SERIOUS problems like those kind of give people a different perspective on life.
The way protestors are treated really isn't directly related to the President. The local officials are primarily responsible for that I think. Although I'm sure Secret Service agent's don't object to anything that keeps dissenters further away from the President.
Last edited by Kenyth; 07-27-2006 at 12:43 PM.
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