Originally Posted by theking

...there are prohibitions to the right of assembly/protest.

Prohibitions on advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred and it allows the restriction of the freedom to assembly in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order, the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

So yes the Police intervention in these recent protests are often called for and it is nothing new in the history of the U.S. In our history there has also been military intervention...multiple times since the 1900's...with loss of life.

So no the U.S. is not a Police State per se but does demand a respect for the rule of law and the rights of others...when ones right to free assembly/protest interferes with the rights of others who may...or may not...care two cents about your protest.