so much for freedom of speech

The U.S. Government has asserted that it is illegal for citizens to participate in the Inauguration if those persons express viewpoints critical of the President or advocate policies different from the Administration’s.

It’s possible this is just counter-bluster (the use of the word “asserts” suggests that we’re playing constitutional chicken here), but it’s disappointing to see the need for such language.

This document is a useful HOWTO on conducting protests in DC, but I have to wonder why it’s necessary to write one at all.