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The New York Sun says war protest is act of treason

Since Sept. 11, 2001, we have documented many instances in which pundits and politicians have tried to demonize dissent, suggesting that it is unpatriotic and even that it aids the enemy. But none has gone so far as to suggest an actual prosecution for treason simply for voicing one's political views - until now.
The New York Sun editorial leader for February 6, 2003 objected to the organisation of an anti-war march saying, "the New York City police could do worse than to allow the protest and send two witnesses along for each participant, with an eye toward preserving at least the possibility of an eventual treason prosecution."
This was a reference to Article III of the constitution: ".No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.”