Because only they have a right to free speech.

(WaPo) — Two Occupy D.C. protesters in McPherson Square were charged with assault Friday after they allegedly ripped a sign out of the hands of a counter-protester, according to the U.S. Park Police.

For the second consecutive day, a man has held signs stating “get a job” and “we want R Park back” in front of the encampment at McPherson Square on K Street NW.

Police did not immediately identify the people arrested. After the arrests, three Park Police officers took positions near Bellows as he continued his protest.

Meanwhile, four Occupy D.C. protesters stood next to Bellows holding a sign saying “I’m a D Bag” and another that included an expletive.