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* thereby the Constitution does not allow for violent or disruptive protest (which are common around the world even today)
* thereby the Constitution does not allow for violent or disruptive protest (which are common around the world even today)
* it is generally accepted that in the interest of the public safety and order, organizers of political protests and other assemblies may be required to acquire a "permit" for the use of the public space from the local government
* it is generally accepted that in the interest of the public safety and order, organizers of political protests and other assemblies may be required to acquire a "permit" for the use of the public space from the local government
* notable assemblies include the "Bonus Army" protests of the early 1930s (by WWI veterans), Vietnam-era protests (1960s-70s), and the 2010 "Occupy" movement which deliberately did not have permits for its use of public space}}''', and to '''{{#tip-text:petition the Government|petition the Government
* notable assemblies include the "Bonus Army" protests of the early 1930s (by WWI veterans), Vietnam-era protests (1960s-70s), and the 2011 "Occupy" movement which commadeered (seized) public space in NYC and Washington, DC}}''', and to '''{{#tip-text:petition the Government|petition the Government
* "petition" = to ask for; "redress" = to fix; grievances" = complaints
* "petition" = to ask for; "redress" = to fix; grievances" = complaints
* = protection of the people's right to ask something of the Government
* = protection of the people's right to ask something of the Government