Two Sue Feds Over Anti-Bush T-Shirt Arrest

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By JENNIFER BUNDY, Associated Press Writer

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A couple arrested for wearing anti-Bush T-shirts to a July 4 presidential appearance filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday alleging their First Amendment rights were violated.

Nicole and Jeff Rank were removed from the event at the West Virginia Capitol in handcuffs after revealing T-shirts with President Bush's name crossed out on the front. Nicole Rank's shirt had the words "Love America, Hate Bush" on the back and Jeff Rank's said "Regime change starts at home."


Their lawsuit was filed in federal court by American Civil Liberties Union (news - web sites) attorneys.


"What is at stake here transcends politics," Jeff Rank said at a news conference at the Capitol. "What is at stake is the right of all Americans — Democrats, Republicans and independents, all Americans — to peacefully voice their dissent to their government."


Trespassing charges filed against the couple were later dismissed. The City Council and Mayor Danny Jones have publicly apologized.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040915/ap_on_re_us/bush_protest

[kikiek]

1. Geez what would they do to me with my Texas home grown dope one.

[Cronus Protagonist]

2. Yay! Bring 'em on! (eom)

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[PartyPooper]

3. I reckon these poor folks didn't get the memo: "No Protests Allowed!"

Dissent is now verboten. Your fuhrer has said so!

Now, just go home and be happy...praise the Lord you live in Amerika!

[leesa]

4. Good. Sue the bastards for every false arrest they make.

[struggle4progress]

5. Ah!

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