I generally agree with John Thompson, (see the link to his web-site below), but find myself unable to do so with regards to his most recent communique.
His statement that “If you think your cause is worth breaking a law to make your point, your trip before the judge and the dignified acceptance of what they award is even more important than parading with a placard” (*) resonated with me.
I did that during the Sixties and Seventies while demonstrating against American draft dodgers and deserters, peace-marchers, communist party members, union goons, and the “Canadians For The National Liberation Front”. And in my opinion, if you plead guilty and take the crap, you are morally justified in doing it again as many times as necessary.