Michael Jensvold wrote: > The attempt to regulate panhandlers is a clear > violation of free speech. What's the difference > between a passive panhandler and the "Would you like > to help defeat George Bush" folks last political > season? If they can regulate the former the latter is > in danger too.
I'd tend to agree that regulating panhandlers might be a violation of free speech, but the interesting question is whether panhandling is a commercial activity. What do you think? Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
