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Bjorn Against

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12. They would have a very difficult time making a racketeering case in court

Reply to cyclezealot (Reply #10)

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 09:21 AM

Nov 2012

There is lots of precedent that tells us that it is legal to protest on public property, Wal-Mart may try to act out of desperation but if you are on public land the first amendment is on your side not their's.

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Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests [View all] octoberlib Nov 2012 OP

they do that where work you can fill out a incident report but it's a automatic day off leftyohiolib Nov 2012 #1

My question is: why is Walmart receiving ANY government subsidies? octoberlib Nov 2012 #2

Because of their political ties. xfundy Nov 2012 #3

The subsidies are usually in the form of property tax breaks jerseyjack Nov 2012 #6

From localities yes - they rarely open a store where they have to pay property taxes underpants Nov 2012 #8

I will be shopping on Friday, on my way home from work at Kroger this time. LiberalArkie Nov 2012 #4

Careful. WalMart has no patience for protesters & democracy. . They might come after you. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #5

They can kick you off their property, but they can not kick you off public land Bjorn Against Nov 2012 #9

Could wal Mart take it one step further. cyclezealot Nov 2012 #10

They would have a very difficult time making a racketeering case in court Bjorn Against Nov 2012 #12

In N.J., it is illegal to fire a worker for filing a workmens comp claim. jerseyjack Nov 2012 #7

And I say Good Luck to you WalMart workers!!! lunatica Nov 2012 #11

For those who don't know exactly how patently despicable Walmart's practices are... Indi Guy Nov 2012 #13