CO Courts say 1st Amendment need not apply
The Colorado Supreme Court, while overturning a 45 day jail sentence for contempt of court for wearing a T-Shirt with a picture of Stanley "Tookie" Williams (more on that later), says,
"...wearing a shirt bearing a political message in a courtroom is not protected under the First Amendment."Meaning, the CO Ct believes that your First Amendment rights are valid everywhere but the very place set up to protect that right. Meaning, you can't make a political statement in court. This seems a bit off to me. When did the court become Cuba? I understand that Judges are, in effect, mini-dictators (patience, patience), but now they feel the need to quash political speech? Wow.
Now, on to the 45 days for contempt by said dictator. I've never fully understood how a judge can just accuse you of something and jail you without:
- Arrest
- Representation
- Burden of guilt
- Right to face accuser
- Trial by jury
I find that...contemptible.
3 comments:
Yes, and more free speech at the gallows. What are they? Cuba?
Laugh it up, Neo-Con. Let's see you before the court in that "Savage Nation" shirt next time you come to Boca and cook up something trans-fatty.
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