Mr. Speaker, did the gentleman from New Jersey just say that the level of penalty depends upon the content of the sign? Meaning if you are waving a sign that says ``On strike for higher wages,'' and stand in front of the door, that is just a misdemeanor? But if the sign on the other hand says, ``Don't kill your baby,'' that is a felony?
Questioning the implications of penalties based on the content of protest signs during a debate.
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