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Revolution in America?

If people wanted to start a revolution and overthrow the government for reasons such as implementing unconstitutional laws, infringing upon people's liberties, etc. if they decided to hold meeting to overthrow the government, what would happen? Constitutionally, are they allowed to have these meetings? I think it was Ben Franklin that said that if the people believe the government should be changed, they have the right to change it completely. Anyways, just wondering what would happen.

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  • 7 years ago
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    That shouldn't be necessary. We have the impeachment process if elections don't fix things.

  • 7 years ago

    Trying to overthrow the government whether you think it is corrupt or not is still treason and I'm sure the government would be more than happy to charge you if you were holding meetings to advocate that.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    A little thing called sedition might put a damper on meetings that call for the violent over throw of a duly elected government.

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    7 years ago

    Legally the bodies in charge should do the correction if and when neccessary.If you start some thing the drones may be set upon you.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    That wont happen never ever.

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