 Pay Up For Free Speech!February 24, 11:30 AM, US Court House, 901 Richland St. Columbia. Ironically, free speech isn't free in America, and SC Progressive Network Director Brett Bursey is looking for 499 other people who think its worth it to pay a dollar each toward his $500 federal fine. Bursey was convicted of refusing to leave an area restricted for the security of George Bush during a presidential visit to Columbia in 2002. Four months after he refused to go the "free speech zone" with his "No War For Oil" sign, he became the first person ever charged by the Secret Service with refusing to leave a restricted area.  Pay Up For Free Speech!February 24, 11:30 AM, US Court House, 901 Richland St. Columbia Ironically, free speech isn't free in America, and SC Progressive Network Director Brett Bursey is looking for 499 other people who think its worth it to pay a dollar each toward his $500 federal fine. Bursey was convicted of refusing to leave an area restricted for the security of George Bush during a presidential visit to Columbia in 2002. Four months after he refused to go the "free speech zone" with his "No War For Oil" sign, he became the first person ever charged by the Secret Service with refusing to leave a restricted area. He was convicted, without a jury trial, and the Supreme Court in January refused to hear his appeal. The new Patriot Act would make Bursey's crime a felony, carrying a year in prison. If you think Bursey's conviction and its implications threaten Americans' Free Speech rights, pay a dollar toward his $500 fine. Come to the Federal Court House with your dollar for free speech at 11:30 AM. Bursey and his attorney, Lewis Pitts, will make a statement at noon. For details, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 803-808-3384. If you can't come but want to support the cause, you can mail your dollar, with a note including your name, to POB 8325, Columbia SC 29202. We will read out names of contributors as we drop the bills into the payment box. We're going to have a carpool leaving from Charleston around 9 AM on the 24th, this is an important day to stand up for free speech so take the day off if you can and join us in Columbia. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 843.534.3820 ASAP if you want to drive or ride up with us. You can find out more about the case on the Charleston Peace blog - charlestonpeace.blogspot.com |
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