From Tea Party Patriots to members of Occupy Atlanta, several groups that are normally on opposing sides of the political spectrum joined forces Thursday. At a spirited rally in front of the Capitol, the groups spoke out against controversial legislation that would make it a crime to protest in front of private residences.
Protesters shouted “we own the dome” to let lawmakers know they disapprove of Senate bill 469, which puts constraints on picketing. Georgia Tea Party Patriots state coordinator Debbie Dooley says the legislation violates free speech rights.
“Innocent protesters that are exercising their first amendment rights will be hauled off to jail, because this bill is open for interpretation.”
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