Flash Mob Dancers Embrace Freedom Of Expression

On May 28, 2011, television host Adam Kokesh and some friends were arrested for silent dancing inside of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Park which is located at Washington, D.C. A video shows a park policeman choking Kokesh. One writer commented that the dancers were acting disrespectful. What was the protest all about?  Here was the reason for the demonstration.

On the evening of April 12, 2008, Mary Oberwetter and some friends decided to dance inside the TJ Memorial. Oberwetter and her friends were all arrested (video report from NBC 4 Washington). She later decided to sue the park, claiming that her civil rights had been violated. The U.S. District Judge eventually sided with the park and said that the Park Service prohibits all demonstrations in the interior of the Jefferson Memorial (myfoxdc.com).

Even though the previous dance hadn’t turned out so well, Adam decided to gain more followers and try it again. Then on June 6, 2011, Adam and the crowd certainly kept their promise. But the situation this time was a different scenario. None were arrested on this occasion.

The scene was docile and anticlimatic. Adam Kokesh thanked the crowd and was given a round of applause from a cheery audience. However, several armed guards were present and the AR-15 semi-automic rifle was visible.

The flash mob enjoyed the day and an Abraham Lincoln imposter was spotted dancing on the floor.