USA Today isn't exactly known for it's scathing critiques, but here the editors go after New York and Boston politicians for failing to honor "The right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances". They seem most upset that the first amendment would be trampled on to protect Central Park's grass.
New York Tramples Bill of Rights to Protect 'Grass
This stance is particularly offensive when 81% of New Yorkers support the protests:
81% say protect first amendment
There are a few psychos that would defend a green lawn with their lives (perhaps major-league ballpark groundskeepers), but I think they are a bit touched in the head. Many Americans have fought and died for the right to peacefully assemble, however, and the politicians of New York are trading liberty for a blade of grass. That sounds like a fools trade to me.
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