Reply #158: Yes. That was an assault on a citizen.

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If you do nothing, that's tantamount to letting them know they can attack people like you with impunity - and suffer no consequences. You were PHYSICALLY ASSAULTED. I'd press charges. ASAP. Call the ACLU. This is a free speech violation by a mob of anti-American, domestic terrorist thugs. If their shitty behavior is not checked, think of what they'll do next time. Next time you might find yourself in the hospital. Or worse. Or they'll try it with somebody else and really cause some serious injury because they'll likely be MORE angry by then.

I'd say press the case. And next time, DON'T GO ALONE!!!! And preferably - have people with you who are rolling videotape or taking photos.