Your Turn: Protests

Updated: May 12, 2008

From the famous March on Washington calling for civil rights to students sitting in at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, protests have long been a means for creating social change. People have also, arguably, gone too far-- protesting during Congressional hearings and on private property.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom to assemble but what if protests get out of hand? Some feel demonstrations should not be allowed if they disrupt other people's lives. Where would you draw the line?

Do you think protests take the First Amendment right to assemble too far? Take our poll then weigh in. Your responses may be used online or on the show.