Should the right to protest be regulated?
The right to protest…
- Preserve it, even when it's disruptive
- Regulate it better (zones, times)
- Ban protests that block the economy
What's at stake: The debate pits a fundamental democratic right against other people's freedom to work and get around.
The left's argument
Protest is a fundamental right in a democracy, even when it bothers the majority.
The centre's argument
Regulate where and when protests take place, without restricting the right itself.
The right's argument
The freedom to protest must not block other people's freedom to work and get around.
And you, where do you stand?
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