@boomerang,
boomerang,
This is where we need to look at our Constitution. The right to peaceably assemble on private property is a fundamental Constitutional right. It is NOT a privilege such as driving where you must have a permit. You are incorrect when you say this is not about religion. The counties own letter stated "unlawful use of land," ordering them to either "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit." The issue is intertwined with religion, Having friends over for fellowship and games every week would not require a permit, but simply because they CHOOSE to freely exercise their constitutional right to practice their religious beliefs they must get a permit? The Constitution is clear here, the govn't cannot prohibit the free exercise of religion. Unless there is a law on the books stating the parking in the neighborhood is strictly for people living in the neighborhood then I don't see how the parking issue is relevant. I have had people in my neighborhood throw a party once a week and line the streets with cars. There is no law against that.
The problem is that people no longer respect the Constitution nor appreciate the rights it gives us. If this was an atheist group or a satanist group for that matter I would say the same. They have the right to peaceably assemble on private property. Unless the parking is clearly a cause of concern for public safety the government should have no say in the matter.
1st Ammendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or 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.
