If you can’t think of any charges, it was probably a bad arrest

Though I respect these people, I must say that private dancing to an iPod is pretty fruity. Evidently a group of folks were celebrating Thomas Jefferson's birthday with this little party, but the U.S. Park Police didn't approve of their peaceable assembly during normal park hours, and they violently removed some of the dancers with no explanation of the law being violated. One of the victims of this official oppression has filed suit, and her counsel is none other than Alan Gura of D.C. v. Heller fame.

I'm also reminded of a young staffer for the Campaign for Liberty who was recently harassed by the TSA. The TSA workers, not content with mere arrogance and stupidity, had to detain the young man as well. A plainclothes officer mysteriously stopped the detention.

No matter what happens to the fascists who stopped the cornball dance party or to the geniuses who detained the young man without cause, it is refreshing to see that we have some who will stand up for their rights. It is inspiring to those who, like me, become disheartened and compliant sometimes.

It's a simple question: "What law have I violated?" Make sure you're not being inconvenienced just because some guy got beat up in high school and is using a badge and a duty belt to regain his self esteem.