By now you know about the idiots with their “autonomous zone” hippy safe space in Seattle, but did you know idiots are trying to do it in the middle of Nashville too?
There is an event tomorrow in Nashville, Tenn. inspired by the Seattle "autonomous zone." Organizers are calling for people to come "reclaim" the Legislative Plaza. pic.twitter.com/ZPq2Odfxrl
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 12, 2020
Except unlike the moron mayor of Seattle, the Republican governor of Tennessee says they better not even try it there:
“We encourage Tennesseans to exercise their First Amendment rights and have seen many examples of peaceful protests across our state in recent weeks.”
“As demonstrations continue, we will continue to protect Tennesseans’ right to peaceful assembly, while also reassuring citizens that lawlessness, autonomous zones, and violence will not be tolerated.”
“Further, Tennessee law expressly prohibits camping on state property not expressly designated as a campground area, and that law will be enforced.”
And yet, here they go:
Activist Justin Jones, says they’ll soon pitch tents.
“We intend to stay here,” @brotherjones_ says, until @GovBillLee comes out to talk to them.
Let the reader understand there is a 99.9999% chance the governor will not do that. pic.twitter.com/0bwdpynx54
— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) June 12, 2020
Annnd the first tent it being pitched at Nashville’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone outside the state Capitol. This is a crime in Tennessee, a law enacted after Occupy.
The protesters say they’re staying the night. Governor has said that ain’t happening. Troopers are nearby. pic.twitter.com/Wl0jsIRFnk
— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) June 12, 2020