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Poll: Is it ok to protest outside a TD's house?

Legitimate target, or off limits?

THIS WEEK, A group of anti water meter protesters set up camp outside a Labour TD’s house.

The campaigners targeted the Raheny home of Dublin North East TD Sean Kenny for five evenings in a row.

The story attracted considerable debate on TheJournal.ie, garnering almost 200 comments, with the debate split almost down the middle.

But, what do you think?

We’re asking: Is it ok to protest outside a TD’s house?

Poll Results:

No (4519)

Yes (2462)

I don't know (194)

Yes
No
I don't know

Opinion: Aaron McKenna: Protesting outside politicians’ homes cheapens your argument

Read: Protesters have been camped outside a Labour TD’s house for the last five days

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