Street preacher Aaron Brummitt was arrested during his usual Friday night sermon on Park Central Square in Springfield, MO. KSPR does a reasonable job of giving both sides of the story. Dee Wampler is representing Brummitt pro bono. Wampler is pretty well known as a defense attorney and as a Christian. I would imagine the City would like to work something out.
The reporter, Melody Pettit, isn't on a personal crusade. She reads everything with breathless drama: "There was a fire! In a burn! Barrel in a rural! Area near! Springfield this afternoon! No! Injuries were! Reported!"
Anyway, if Rev. Brummitt does limit his speaking to one hour on Friday nights, I really don't see where that would interfere with anything going on around the Square.
By the way, that's where Wild Bill Hickok had his duel with Davis Tutt.
We live in a 'rights' based culture. Where there are competing rights it takes skill and grace to navigate through conflicts. If we rely upon the law alone, it always proves to be a blunt instrument.
ReplyDeleteThat's true. I have a lot of sympathy for the police in this case since they have no choice except to respond to a complaint, and this is happening every week.
ReplyDeleteI believe I can hit 75 decibels easily enough without amplification. Maybe Brummitt just needs to leave the sound system at home tomorrow night.