The prologue to 1984 is starting in Virginia. Not sure how McAwful thinks he has the power to suspend the First and Second Amendments. I can't wait to move from the state I've loved and called home my entire life.

Virginia calls on limited crowd size, bans guns at Robert E. Lee statue

Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Monday implemented emergency regulations for future rallies at Richmond’s Robert E. Lee statue in response to the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last August.

McAuliffe’s administration enacted new rules that limit crowd sizes and ban guns. McAuliffe announced his decision after learning the permitting rules for the monument had not been updated in decades.

“I immediately ordered my team to review the permit application process and develop regulations to protect public safety,” he said.

McAuliffe stressed that the new regulations would balance safety and First Amendment rights.

Events expected to draw a crowd of more than 10 participants must obtain permits. Crowd sizes may not exceed 500 participants. Guns would be banned at permitted events.

The rules also require permits for events expected to draw 10 participants or more.

The emergency regulations will be in effect for 18 months before the state finalizes them, according to the governor’s office.

How does one "balance" rights guaranteed by the US Constitution? Actions such as this should be grounds for impeachment.

Sigh

I'm with you, @Skins2881 (by the way, I'm done with the 'Skins too, just fyi). Virginia has now become a Blue state, infected by "progressivism."

Being only a few years away from retirement, I'm torn between staying close to my family or looking for somewhere the hand of the statists isn't always on my shoulder.

Freedom of speech, freedom to assemble

It is not the Commonwealth, its this asshole >>> Terry McAuliffe.

Sadly the Commonwealth elected his hand picked successor as Governor.

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Originally posted by MRMATT:
How does one "balance" rights guaranteed by the US Constitution? Actions such as this should be grounds for impeachment.

Remember that McAwful is a freaking democraP!

He has been screwing over us Virginia residents since that carpetbagger arrived here with help from the democraPs.

A sad state of affairs..
As I stated in another thread, I moved to VA from OH just after 9/11 to start my career in LE.

It seems that every year since that time the Commonwealth has been on a downward slide.

With the newly elected waiting to take office, I don't forsee an upward swing any time soon.

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Originally posted by Sig2340:
It is not the Commonwealth, its this asshole >>> Terry McAuliffe.

Sadly the Commonwealth elected his hand picked successor as Governor.

not like the Repubs put up a good fight,,, (weak candidate) and NOVA going left,,

hopefully we can get it right in 4 yrs