Quote Originally Posted by Freedom View Post
I understand why we have the Fist Amendment, and why we must uphold this Right.

Really. I DO.

I just don't understand why we have to uphold HIS first amendment right.
The trial isn't about isn't his freedom of speech. The issue under jury deliberation is whether he can be required to post a "peace bond" to cover expenses for police/medical response in the event of disruption resulting after his speech.

The Rev. Terry Jones told the jury in his opening statement on Friday morning that the First Amendment protects his right to hold a peaceful protest outside the Islamic Center of America.

A prosecutor said Jones' past actions are evidence that the protest planned for 5 p.m. threatens the peace.

District Judge Mark Somers ruled Thursday the city of Dearborn didn't violate Jones' free speech rights by denying him a permit to protest outside the mosque. Somers said Jones rejected four alternative sites listed in a city ordinance. Jones has said he won't post any bond and said he won't change the protest location.