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1. p_j_w · 1790179654 · focus · HN ↗

   >The cop said, “You’re under arrest,” grabbed her arms, and pulled her out of the room. “I can do this all night. I get paid by the hour,” the cop added.

   Two sentences showing precisely why no one can trust the police. Not only are they completely unaccountable, but they will trample your first amendment rights and do so with smug amusement in full public view. These are the kinds of people we're supposed to be happy to give massive surveillance power to?

   1. Manuel_D · 1790179821 · focus · HN ↗

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      1. burkaman · 1790180054 · focus · HN ↗

         There is nothing in the article about exceeding allotted time, and from the video it seems like she had just started speaking.

         1. paulddraper · 1790181848 · focus · HN ↗

            The time was for speaking about building development codes.

            Contrary to what some seem to believe, public discussions are not open-mic night.

            1. JKCalhoun · 1790182029 · focus · HN ↗

               public

               discussions

               I guess I don't follow.

               1. paulddraper · 1790266291 · focus · HN ↗

                  While the discussions on council actions are accessible to the public, they have specific topics.

                  You can't just walk up and start promoting your coffee bar, or complain about how loud the neighbor’s dog are.

                  You can speak out about all those things -- the First Amendment protects that -- but not at whatever public city council meeting you want.

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