Friday, August 22, 2008

Today's As It Stands with Nolan Chart

If you haven't had the opportunity to look at the warehouse turned jail for protestors you ought to check out YouTube. It was a secret, this 'Gitmo on the Platte' ,as activists are calling the temporary jail for protesters at the Denver Democratic National Convention this weekend.

It's a clear message of intimidation for anyone seeking to exercise their first amendment rights of free speech.

Another THREAD for the Day:

How do you feel about the idea of building large temporary jails every time there is a party national convention?

1 comment:

BJS said...

I love it!! Great idea! Bill of Rights is overrated anyway Dave.... ;-)

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