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> I believe it is unjust and counterproductive to allow a crowd to seize control of a common area, even if they are motivated by grievance or message.

"Congress shall make no law [...] prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances"

IANAL, but it seems to me this behavior is protected under the first amendment no?

[Strang]

You are right. I would amend my comment to limit it to a non-peaceable assembly.