Is this what it’s come too; Federal land permitting First Amendment rallies is one thing, but allowing attendees to bring guns to a rally or militia’s talking of providing armed security is just steering the pot of violence.
Protesters can keep their distance, but it takes one fool from either side to start pick a fight – PB/TK
Why is Trump’s Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke silent on San Francisco “free speech” rally? It’s on federal land – By Nancy Levine (alternet.com) / Aug 25 2017
The San Francisco Examiner reported last week that militia group Oath Keepers plans to be present at the “Patriot Prayer” rally planned for August 26 at Crissy Field in San Francisco.
The Examiner reported that the group has “enormous rifles, paramilitary gear and camouflage outfits.” As to whether the Oath Keepers will be armed, rally organizer Joey Gibson said, “We’ll see, it depends on the permit.”
The site of the rally, Crissy Field, is federal land managed by the National Park Service and under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The Park Service said in a statement that it is coordinating with other federal agencies before issuing a “final permit” for the rally. The NPS is soliciting public opinions and directed “anyone interested in expressing their opinion” to send an email.
Secretary Ryan Zinke heads the Interior Department. Americans need to know Zinke’s opinion: Should the Park Service grant a final permit to rally organizers?
Continue to salon.com article: http://www.salon.com/2017/08/25/why-is-trumps-interior-secretary-ryan-zinke-silent-on-san-francisco-free-speech-rally-it-is-on-federal-land_partner/
