Protest Is Not Tolerated

I wasn't sure how much good I could do or how much power one person has but I wanted to do it. When I took my place on the sidewalk across the street from my church, I was struck with this Norman Rockwell picture of America. Families with their balloons, flags and signs made it feel like the Fourth of July. I was thrilled by all the patriotism and was proud to be part of this community that cares enough to turn out to greet the most powerful politician in our land. But when I unrolled my sign, all that changed, and I may never be able to look at my community the same way again.

Ain't that America? Proud to be Born in the USA? Constitutional rights? Not with the "Defenders Of All Things Duhbya!"
posted by nofundy on Feb 27, 2003 - 141 comments

What you watch can now get you arrested. 115, yes 115 people were jailed for attending a club where there was a live sex show on stage. Of course, the cops watched the show for three hours before busting them all. I wonder how many murders were committed that same night in Atlanta..
posted by eas98 on Jul 30, 2002 - 37 comments

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posted by ColdChef on Jul 11, 2002 - 22 comments

Gentlemen, start your lawyers! The Segway claims its first victim in Atlanta.
posted by Dirjy on May 9, 2002 - 33 comments

Salute to 4:20 as it ends here in Atlanta! Viva the Gothic Trailer Park! Enjoy!
posted by oh posey on Apr 20, 2002 - 4 comments

And So It Ends. With Guilty pleas, the Gold Club trial is over. Now the Feds own the most profitable strip club in the country. Will they pave it? Turn it into a wetland? Or set it up for exploratory oil drilling?
posted by dwivian on Aug 2, 2001 - 21 comments

Spare the rod? Heck no! God says beat and pimp your child! "House of Prayer" cult encourages group beatings of children in church. "Reverend" encourages marriages of 14-year-olds to "prevent potential whores." He also discusses genitalia and hikes up skirts during services. He's not the unaspanker, he's much worse.
posted by darren on Mar 29, 2001 - 13 comments

Zero Tolerance gone bad. Again. More inside.
posted by plinth on Oct 3, 2000 - 15 comments