John McCormack reports on Twitter that a World War I Memorial is closed due to the federal government shutdown. However, a sign posted by the National Park Service says that despite the memorial’s closure, there is an exception “for 1st Amendment activities.”
Check out the barricade at the World War One memorial—> pic.twitter.com/lJEYjY3GtR
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
“Because of the fed govt shutdown, this National Park Service area is closed, except for 1st Am activities.” pic.twitter.com/TMMI2lmUMa
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
People, I am not making this up pic.twitter.com/sYFQsxqEEr
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
Asked a uniformed Secret Service officer what it means if area is closed “except for 1st amdt activities.” 1/2
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
“I don’t,” he replied. “If you have any demonstrations or protests, I’m assuming, you’re free I do that.” 2/2
— John McCormack (@McCormackJohn) October 2, 2013
