I image that they can disallow events that are provocative and might result in a substantial security requirement or involve permitting. Just because I think they should be allowed to speak and demonstrate their views freely, doesn't mean that I think it's a good idea. And as near as I can tell, these were not trained ISIS guys, they're just more idiots looking for headlines... Which they got.Abraham wrote: Anyone know if they can legally disallow "these kinds of events"?
Some people say this is just like Charlie Hebdo. I don't think that's true. Hebdo is provocative, but they're equally provocative and insulting to many groups and many points of view. They don't just insult Muslims. They've mocked Christianity and other religions. This was an inflammatory event. Free speech, sure. Flag burning is the same thing - free speech, but pretty inflammatory. This event was inflammatory enough to warrant a significant amount of security. The managed to push the button of two substantially unskilled idiots that obviously wanted some infamy.