Go to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200

Two Cambridge Springs-area residents were among a group of six war protestors sentenced to serve a few days in jail for refusing to pay fines related to blocking the entrance to the federal courthouse in Erie. They were surprised to learn (reports Tim Hahn in the Erie Times-News) that they still have to pay the fines, even though they served time in the county lock-up. But it turns out the jail time was for a contempt of court charge, not for the charge of obstructing the entrance.

I guess we'll get to see how far these individuals will go to stand by their convictions. But it sure seems like it's time for them to pay the Man and move on.