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[Anonymous]

So, a painted sign on a city street is fine, but signs in chalk on a sidewalk are worthy of arrest?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, a painted sign on a city street is fine, but signs in chalk on a sidewalk are worthy of arrest?

This is the problem with picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, a painted sign on a city street is fine, but signs in chalk on a sidewalk are worthy of arrest?

This is the problem with picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to

How exactly is it "picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to?"

It seems pretty straightforward to me. The city owns the street that is now Black Lives Matter Plaza, therefore it is not unlawful for them to place markings upon it. That forced-birth advocate did not own the street they placed markings on, therefore it was illegal for them to do so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, a painted sign on a city street is fine, but signs in chalk on a sidewalk are worthy of arrest?

This is the problem with picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to

How exactly is it "picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to?"

It seems pretty straightforward to me. The city owns the street that is now Black Lives Matter Plaza, therefore it is not unlawful for them to place markings upon it. That forced-birth advocate did not own the street they placed markings on, therefore it was illegal for them to do so.

The markings are not cross walk markings. They express an opinion. Other groups have opinions too. Will the city designate streets for them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How exactly is it "picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to?"

It seems pretty straightforward to me. The city owns the street that is now Black Lives Matter Plaza, therefore it is not unlawful for them to place markings upon it. That forced-birth advocate did not own the street they placed markings on, therefore it was illegal for them to do so.

The markings are not cross walk markings. They express an opinion. Other groups have opinions too. Will the city designate streets for them?

That's up to the city, because as I mentioned already, it's their streets to mark or not mark as they see fit. What opinions the city expresses on its streets or which groups they choose to support are irrelevant, all that matters is that the city is allowed to mark their streets and random right wing nut job private citizens aren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How exactly is it "picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to?"

It seems pretty straightforward to me. The city owns the street that is now Black Lives Matter Plaza, therefore it is not unlawful for them to place markings upon it. That forced-birth advocate did not own the street they placed markings on, therefore it was illegal for them to do so.

The markings are not cross walk markings. They express an opinion. Other groups have opinions too. Will the city designate streets for them?

That's up to the city, because as I mentioned already, it's their streets to mark or not mark as they see fit. What opinions the city expresses on its streets or which groups they choose to support are irrelevant, all that matters is that the city is allowed to mark their streets and random right wing nut job private citizens aren't.

You mean it's our streets? - citizen/resident

[Anonymous]

This place still is only good for a few years and then you go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This place still is only good for a few years and then you go.

Born and raised.
Don't share your sentiments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This place still is only good for a few years and then you go.

Born and raised.
Don't share your sentiments.

I'm born and raised here and agree with the PP. I can only take this city in small doses. We come and go as often as feasible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
How exactly is it "picking and choosing who the rules don't apply to?"

It seems pretty straightforward to me. The city owns the street that is now Black Lives Matter Plaza, therefore it is not unlawful for them to place markings upon it. That forced-birth advocate did not own the street they placed markings on, therefore it was illegal for them to do so.

The markings are not cross walk markings. They express an opinion. Other groups have opinions too. Will the city designate streets for them?

That's up to the city, because as I mentioned already, it's their streets to mark or not mark as they see fit. What opinions the city expresses on its streets or which groups they choose to support are irrelevant, all that matters is that the city is allowed to mark their streets and random right wing nut job private citizens aren't.

You mean it's our streets? - citizen/resident

To lawfully walk, drive, and park on? Sure. To paint? Not so much. You're the kind of person who says "you know I pay your salary" to cops, aren't you?

Taxation isn't theft, laws aren't oppression. Grow up. It's perfectly reasonable not to allow random people to paint streets and sidewalks.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the protestors needing to respect the distance requirement from clinics. Other than that, have at it. The Mayor uncorked this genie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This place still is only good for a few years and then you go.

Born and raised.
Don't share your sentiments.

I'm born and raised here and agree with the PP. I can only take this city in small doses. We come and go as often as feasible.

It doesn’t have any interesting features really. Setting aside of course the museums and all that which are old after a year or two. No mountains ocean or lovely fields or metro vibe like nyc had pre-covid. It’s really a boring rainy place. It doesn’t even have proper seasons. Hardly any snow mostly cold persistent rain in winter and hot and humid and often rainy in spring and summer. And it’s expensive. And people basically keep to themselves. Just a terribly boring place. Obviously the local above must have family ties that make a difference but if you’re not from here it’s not really good.

[Anonymous]

We live an a city that violates its citizens rights on its licenses plates. Rules are for fools - it’s all politics all the time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This place still is only good for a few years and then you go.

Born and raised.
Don't share your sentiments.

I'm born and raised here and agree with the PP. I can only take this city in small doses. We come and go as often as feasible.

It doesn’t have any interesting features really. Setting aside of course the museums and all that which are old after a year or two. No mountains ocean or lovely fields or metro vibe like nyc had pre-covid. It’s really a boring rainy place. It doesn’t even have proper seasons. Hardly any snow mostly cold persistent rain in winter and hot and humid and often rainy in spring and summer. And it’s expensive. And people basically keep to themselves. Just a terribly boring place. Obviously the local above must have family ties that make a difference but if you’re not from here it’s not really good.

agree. I always find DC enervating, and I'm from here! The best parts (the mall/museum) aren't really set up to build community--they are set up for tourists. They improved a little with a few coffee shops and the ice skating rink, but it's hardly life on the banks of the Seine. Even the new water front, the bars are so poser-ish and wanna be NY. I always wish there were more to tap into, but there's no "there" there (here). I imagine Brussels is like this.