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By Paul DeMarco, commentary
State Legislatures around the country are considering bills that would punish those that have been found guilty of illegal protest and riots. Oklahoma just passed a bill that would punish those that block public roads during such protest, while the Florida governor has signed into law the most comprehensive anti-riot bill in the country.
Alabama is in that group of states that has also been considering a similar bill to increase penalties for those that riot in the state. It has been over 30 days since the Alabama House of Representatives voted 75 to 26 to approve a bill by Representative Allen Treadaway that would enhance punishment for those that participate in riots.