I wrote not long ago about the "Philly 5" -- Christian activists who were arrested for counter-demonstrating at a gay rights "Outfest."
By all accounts, they're pretty chuckleheaded -- confrontational and obnoxious rather than gracious and loving. But their actions were misdemeanors at most. They're being charged with felony counts, not because of what they did, but because of what they believe. Thought crime.
Anyone with a sense of justice or even a sense of self-preservation should be against this. Giving people prison terms for their beliefs has no place in a free society.
Here's a petition to free the Philly Five. Regardless of your feelings about them, justice should be blind.
Posted by Discoshaman at janvier 30, 2005 12:34 AM | TrackBack
I agree with your assessment and have been blogging about the story quite a bit. This case should be dropped immediately.
Posted by: David Price at janvier 29, 2005 06:19 PMI'll research later and blog it on Monday. If they didn't threaten anyone or use force, you're 100% correct - jailing them for their discourse is a crime.
Posted by: The Zero Boss at janvier 29, 2005 08:32 PMDear Disco, Thank you for bringing the petition to my attention. I happily signed. I had read the post when you first wrote about this with horror. (First they came for the socialists,...)
Posted by: Hello at janvier 29, 2005 10:46 PM