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$ss%e# t is settled la( that as to public places, especially so as to par.s and streets,

there is freedom of access' or is their use dependent on (ho is the applicant for

the permit, (hether an indi*idual or a group' )here can be no legal obection,

absent the e/istence of a clear and present danger of a substanti*e e*il, on the

choice of #uneta as the place (here the peace rally (ould start' )ime

immemorial #uneta has been used for purposes of assembly, communicating

thoughts bet(een citi5ens, and discussing public uestions'

%uch use of the public places has from ancient times, been a part of the

pri*ileges, immunities, rights, and liberties of citi5ens'

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to such refusal or modification that the clear and present danger test be the

standard for the decision reached' otice is gi*en to applicants for the denial'