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By Jill R. Aitoro jaitoro@govexec.com August 22, 2008
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    How about the 1st ammendment right of Freedom of Assembly. Groups labeled as anarchists (really, just young adults who are unhappy with their government) were forcibly detained, handcuffed and their personal affects searched (without warrant - 4th), journals and writings taken, computers confiscated and their legally rented premises forcibly entered (no knock style in some instances) and the most egregious violation found was fire code violations, which aren't even police responsibilities. No weapons, no contraband, NOTHING was found. And you are OK with this? These people ARE law abiding Americans. Their politics should not matter in the least.

    DanT Posted August 31, 2008 7:54 PM
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    The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few...

    You can go to work, shop, drink beer, and watch sports, and discuss the candidates in public, internet and phone...what liberties are being threatened???

    Local police profiling passing cars for expired plates or licenses is okay though.....by magnitude of impact to local denizens of Colorade, this is a mute point.

    Joe Yuna Posted August 25, 2008 12:27 PM

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