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Opposition stages rallies in support of freedom of assembly
Published: 31 July, 2010, 22:08
Edited: 23 August, 2010, 17:28
A dozen opposition rallies protesting alleged restrictions on the constitutional freedom of assembly have been held on July 31 across Russia, although most of them attracted few participants.
How much does it cost George Soros to get this people out agains their will?
truthammer you are full of it. I personally know one of the "g20's top 10 most wanted" who was arrested on 3 charges of mischief and arson. there are pictures of him jumping on the polica car and setting it on fire...you have no evidence that it was toronto police for who did this.
What's this about "alleged restrictions"? The 31st article states "Citizens of the Russian Federation shall have the right to gather peacefully, without weapons, and to hold meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches and pickets." There is nothing here about the government having to sanction the gathering. According to the constitution people can gather when they want and where they want as long as they don't have weapons and are peaceful. Any attempt to break up such a rally is a restriction and a violation of the constitution. And that's what's happening. Lest there be any doubt keep in mind the vicious criminals who were broken up by OMON this past spring in St. Petersburg for gathering to blow bubbles to celebrate spring. Can there be anything more peaceful than gathering together to blow bubbles?
I thought we had the right to peaceful assembly here in Toronto , Canada until the recent G20 fiasco . Some members of the Toronto police dressed all in black and labelled by media "black bloc" destroyed three police cars and smashed store fronts for the cameras ! I guess they needed justify spending One Billion ! tax dollars for the event ! Freedom is a constant struggle , whether you live in Canada , U.S. or Russia !