# Law enforcement on surrounding roofs for political rallies. Did they have any right to be there?

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**Created:** [July 14, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-enforcement-on-surrounding-roofs-for-political-rallies-did-they-have-any-right-to-be-there/1004207 "2024-07-14T16:18:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-enforcement-on-surrounding-roofs-for-political-rallies-did-they-have-any-right-to-be-there/1004207/21 "2024-07-18T20:34:29Z")

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> [@psychonaut](#):
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> Nothing was forcing them to hold an event in that particular place. The vast majority of their movements are planned far enough in advance that they ought to be able to secure the cooperation of nearby property owners for security purposes, or failing that, to relocate the event.

That’s pretty much my feeling. I don’t owe the President anything. Don’t get me wrong, I’d probably allow access, but I bristle at being told I have to.

Plus, honestly, if I could ruin Trump’s day by saying no? Well…

And depending on how much notice we’re talking, what if I have some other legit need of my property? I have a large house and yard, and in recent years we’ve had two weddings here.

Sorry, sis. Gonna have to move it.

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