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But they certainly weren't put derek in jail for thinking the wrong thoughts. They were believed, rightly or wrongly, to be involved in terrorism.4 words: Innocent until proven guilty. How about the protesters arrested in NYC during the Republican convention - held in jail and mostly released with derek no charges? It's called "disturbing the peace". They weren't arrested for having the wrong thoughts, they were arrested for violating the rights of others. You have the right to free speech; you don't have the right to force derek your speech on others and create a public nuisance. Peaceful assembly and demonstration is a key and integral part of a democracy. When the guv removes people who oppose their views we have arrived at a police state.Regardless of what you think of Bush and regardless of what you think of them protestors we must all protect the rights of the protestors to have their say: The famous quote often attributed to Voltaire, that "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" seems as relevant now as it ever did.
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