Tag: demonstrations

The Pilgrims knew first hand the abuses a king could inflict on citizens. They witnessed how easy it was for an army to crush the will of the people simply by refusing to let them assemble, i.e, talk with each other. Minus phones or Internet, the people had no way to connect with their neighbors across the river. That’s why the Pilgrims insisted on the right to assemble. That’s why it appears in our Constitution.