City of the banned? Protest prohibition under discussion in Burlington
By Shay Totten | Vermont Guardian
posted January 6, 2006
An earlier version of this article appeared on our website. This version is updated with additional information about the city ordinance, and additional interviews.
We are also posting the current ordinance here, and the proposed revision here.
BURLINGTON — A proposed ordinance that would ban protests and public assemblies in front of City Hall and the main office of Vermont’s lone congressman threatens to stifle Burlington’s reputation as a hotbed of protest politics.
Marches against war and in favor of gay and lesbian rights have been among those that have helped to shape public debate and have brought thousands of people to the Queen City.
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