Re: [OT] A significant negative impact on Linux's popularity?

[David Brodbeck <brodbd@u.washington.edu>]

On Jul 16, 2007, at 8:25 PM, Steve Lamb wrote:

> > Two things here. Critical Mass rides (never been on one) are a  
> > form of
> > protest and political action. I don't know if they are properly
> > permitted by authorities or anything like that
>
>     Just wondering how, exactly, we got to the point where one  
> needs a permit
> to protest in a country where the right to assemble is  
> constitutionally
> protected.  Hypothetical, no need to really answer.

Well, if you're going to be blocking a street with your protest it  
seems reasonable.

It's a moot point, though, since Critical Mass makes a big deal about  
*not* requesting any permits for their actions.